Uganda triumphed over Cameroon with a score of 2-0 in the second round of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games women’s football African qualifiers.In a match played at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru, central Uganda, the team, led by interim coach Charles Ayiekoh Lukula, humiliated Cameroonian women that boasted having professional players from Europe.
Catherine Nagadya helped the home side into the lead at the 12-minute mark, capitalizing on a goalkeeping blunder by Michaely Bihina. The Cameroonian goalkeeper mishandled Shamirah Nalugya’s free kick, allowing Nagadya to easily tap in.
Cameroon was awarded a penalty kick with five minutes before the break, but Uganda’s goalkeeper Vanessa Karungi saved skipper Nchout Njoya Ajara’s attempt.
Following the interval, Cameroon rallied and ramped up their offensive efforts, but the Ugandan goalkeeper remained steadfast, denying their advances. Fazila Ikwaput netted Uganda’s second goal from close range in the 75th minute after Cameroon’s defenders failed to clear their lines.Post-match, Uganda’s captain Fauzia Najjemba emphasized the significance of securing a home win with a two-goal margin and keeping a clean sheet
Uganda captain said they are determined to play the second round and win Cameroon in their home soil next week.
