The Crested Cranes rekindle rivarly with regional neighbors in a decisive meeting that determines who advances to the next round of the continental play-offs.
Uganda lock horns with the Lucy of Ethiopia in the second leg of the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa of Nations Qualifiers (WAFCON) on Wednesday.
The Crested Cranes carry a strong advantage having won 2-0 in the first leg in Kampala courtesy of Zaina Namuleme and Fazila Ikwaput late goals.
A repeat of the 2021 WAFCON qualification encounter, Uganda will be cautious to erase any tendency of complacency in a game that matters most in the journey to Morocco.
An identical result in Kitende, the Crested Cranes travelled to Addis Ababa where Ethiopia tied the scores (2-2) before bowing out in the penalty shoot-outs.
Memories of heartache still etched in hearts of the Ethiopians, the Lucy could replicate a similar performance on home soil to end the visitors dream of progressing to WAFCON finals.
The showdown at Abebe Bikila Stadium will be officiated by a quartet from Nigeria, with seasoned referee Patience Madu at center of action.
