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2017 FWEL: UCU Lady Cardinals blow Uganda martyrs 2-1

UCU’s Moureen Kinavudori controls a high ball as Uganda Martyrs High School’s Sarah Mbikirize and the other player close gap.

The 2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League first set of play offs were held on Wednesday afternoon at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.

Defending champions, Kawempe Muslim Women Football club will face UCU Lady Cardinals in the finals coming this Sunday at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium.

The first game on the day witnessed UCU Lady Cardinals out muscle the Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga 2-1.

Hasifa Nassuna dribbles past Olila’s Grace Aluka at Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo on Wednesday

Moureen Kinavudori and Millicent Mwanzi scored the goals for UCU in the 21st and 25th minutes respectively.

Team captain for Kawempe Muslim Hasifa Nassuna was the heroine with a well taken double coming in the 47th and 91st minutes over a hard fighting Olila side that had held the holders to a goal-less draw in the first half.

The third place play off and final will be held at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium on Sunday.

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