Kenya Lionesses secured a thrilling overtime victory against Uganda, with Sheila Chajira scoring the decisive try to advance in the tournament.
Kenya Lionesses secured a dramatic 10-5 victory over Uganda in extra time to finish at the top of Pool A in the HSBC Women’s Challenger Series in Cape Town.
With both teams locked at 5-5 at the end of regular time, it was Sheila Chajira who broke through Uganda’s defense in the golden period to seal the win for Kenya.
The match was an intense battle from the start, with Uganda putting up a strong defensive performance. Kenya took an early lead through Grace Okulu, who continued her fine form from the opening match against Belgium.
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However, Uganda responded with a well-worked try, leveling the score at 5-5 before halftime.
The second half saw both teams struggle to break the deadlock, with scrappy play and handling errors preventing either side from capitalizing on their opportunities.
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Uganda’s defensive resilience frustrated the Lionesses, forcing the game into extra time.
Kenya pushed forward relentlessly, and it was Sheila Chajira who finally broke through Uganda’s defensive line, powering over the try line to give Kenya a hard-fought win.