A goals galore in a 3-3 draw as Created Cranes tussled it out with neighbors Rwanda in the CAF Women’s Olympics Qualifiers at Kigali Pele Stadium on Wednesday evening.
The goals for Uganda came from FWSL MVP Shakira Nyinagahirwa , Hassifa Nassuna and substitute Fazila Ikwaput.
Mukahirwa had drawn the first blood for the She Amavubi before second half goals from Libelle and Zawadi.
A frustrating result for the CECAFA Champions Uganda who suffer a setback in Kigali.
A 1-1 stalemate in the first stanza with Shakira giving the Crested Cranes a lifeline in added minutes.
Quick response on return as Hassifa Nassuna gave Uganda the lead after a foul on forward Fauzia Najjemba in the penalty box.
Libelle levelled the matters with a beautiful freekick past cranes goal keeper Ruth Aturo.
Late drama in the 86th minute after Zawadi found the equalizer for Rwanda who held on till the final whistle.
Both sides play the return leg on Sunday at the same venue .The winner on aggregate meets Cameroon who a received a bye in the first round of qualifiers.
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