This archive report was first published on 25 September 2021.
Published on September 25, 2021, the first leg of the World Cup under 20 qualifiers saw Uganda's Crested Cranes thrash Kenya's Rising Starlets 7-2 at the Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi.
Uganda's Crested Cranes dominated the match, with Juliet Nalukenge and Sumaiya Komuntale scoring a brace each, while Margret Kunihira, Fauzia Najjemba, and Shamirah Naluguya each scored a goal in the first half, securing a 6-0 lead.
Kenya's Rising Starlets managed to score two goals in the second half, courtesy of Shaylene Opisa in the 61st minute and a beautifully orchestrated build-up that led to Opisa's second goal in the 79th minute.
Despite their efforts, the final whistle sealed the scores at 2-7 in favor of Uganda's Crested Cranes.
The Rising Starlets now shift their focus to the return leg match against Uganda on October 8, 2021.
