South Sudan’s Yei Joint Stars and Ethiopia’s CBE FC beat Zanzibar’s New Generation and Kenya’s Vihiga Queens 2-1 and 4-2 respectively in their CAF  Women Champions League CECAFA qualifier matches that were played on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at the Nyayo Stadium.

Makunda Joseph opened the scores for Yei Joint Stars with her low ball that entered the bottom right of the net in the 14th minute.

In the 38th minute, Luka Debora Joseph doubled the scores for Yei Joint Stars with her shot that was sent to the back of the net, sealing, the half-time scores at 2-0.

Three minutes past the intermission, Hawa Juma pulled one back for New Generations, amplifying the tempo of the game.

New Generations made several attempts to equalize the scores, but the full-time whistle sealed the scores at 2-1.

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Later on, at the same grounds, Ethiopia’s CBE FC mastered a 4-2 win against Kenya’s Vihiga Queens.

Ethiopia’s Medina Busser bagged the first hat-trick of the tournament with her goals in the 8th, 21st, and 68th minute. Her counterpart Loza Geinoire netted the winning goal in the 78th minute.

Maurine Achieng bagged the brace for Vihiga Queens in the 11th and 37th minutes.

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On Sunday, August 29, 2021, South Sudan’s Yei Joint Stars will battle it out with Zanzibar’s New Generations at Nyayo Stadium,  1 pm, and later on, Ethiopia’s CBE will face Kenya’s Vihiga Queens at the same grounds.

Semifinals have been scheduled for Monday, September 6, while the third and fourth place playoff and final will be played on Thursday, September 9, 2021.

Yei Joint Stars

Starting Lineup

2. Namugeye Cosmas, 5. Makunda Joseph, 9. Luka Debora Stephen, 12. Sumaya Noah, 13. Vita Annet Adebo, 14. Kilega Lokonga, 15. Sarah Yesona, 17. Ayikoru Luka (C), 18. Anna Stephen (GK), 19. Mary Dan, 21. Modong Simaya.

Substitution

1.Nawal Majok (GK), 6. Maria Ngong, 7. Adut Reim, 8. Mary Kuach, 10. Cecilia Lokadamute, 11. Nivela Anthony, 16. Apayi Abass, 20. Nathaniel Kawa Annet John (GK).

New Generations

Starting Lineup

5.Asha Malamwa, 8. Aziza Haji, 11. Mwajuma Abdallah Abdillahi (C), 12. Ester Masawe, 13. Husna Mpanja, 14. Hawa Juma, 15. Merry Joakini, 16. Happy Mroni, 17. Kalunde Othmani, 18. Zuena Yasin (GK), 21. Elizabeth Mpoma

Substitution

1.Aisha Khatibu (GK), 6. Riziki Mohammed, 7. Hafidha Ali, 9. Warda Mwinyi, 19. Zuhura Ramadhan, 20. Paulina Maganga, 22. Salama Khamis.

CBE FC

Starting Lineup

4.Hasabe Gila, 5.Tizita Meskel, 7. Loza Geinoire (C), 9. Medina Busser, 12. Aregash Kalsa Tadesse, 14. Buwoli Hiwot Dengiso, 15. Bizuayehu Tadesse Aymeku, 17. Tarikwa Yakura, 20. Emeber Adisu Asfaw, 21. Senayt Bogale Boyzo, 22. Tarikua Bargena Balcha (GK)

Substitution

1.Freweyni G/Selassie, 3.Tigist Abdisa, 6. Tseganesh Yesus, 8. Tigist Yadeta, 10. Bizunesh Aba, 13. Foziya Muhammed, 16. Ymisrach Lakew, 18. Nigist Merisha (GK), 19. Alemnesh Asefa

Vihiga Queens

Starting Lineup

3. Enez Mudeizi Mango (C), 4. Phelistus Kadari, 6. Joan Nabirye, 9. Tereza Engesha, 10. Maurine Achieng, 11. Phoeby Owiti, 12. Topister Situma, 13. Vivian Nasaka, 14. Jentrix Shikangwa, 15. Myline Awuor,20. Lilian Awuor (GK).

Substitution

1. Wilfreda Seda (GK), 2. Faith Marende, 5. Kebedi Robai, 7. Janet Bundi, 8. Mercyline Anyanago, 16. Alice Muderi, 17. Bridgets Muhonja, 18. Diana Tembesi (GK), 19. Norah Ann, 21. Violet Wanyonyi