Uganda U17 Women’s Football National Team, the Teen Cranes made a remarkable start to the 2026 CECAFA U17 Women’s Championship after humbling Djibouti on Sunday.
In the game played at Azam Complex in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the Teen Cranes were ruthless and registered a 13-0 win.
Shadia Nabirye ochestrated the damage on Djibouti, scoring a hat trick on the day.
Justine Ayerango and Immaculate Acen came through with a brace apiece while Lydia Namaseruka, Flavia Yagala, Tracy Nabalanzi, Rashidah Nakalema, Vicky Atyoronimungu and Brenda Nassaka scored a goal each.
Uganda will return to action on Tuesday against Zanzibar before wrapping up Group B business against South Sudan two days later.
The top two teams in each of the two groups will progress to the seminfinals.
The CECAFA U17 Women’s Championship will run up to 23 June 2026 in Tanzania.
