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U17 World Cup: Uganda smash Ethiopia to set up date with Tanzania

Uganda U17 national team will now face Tanzania in the next round of the 2020 Fifa U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers after thrashing Ethiopia on Sunday.

The Ugandan side won the return leg played in Bahir Dar 3-1 to advance on a 5-1 aggregate scoreline. Uganda had won the first leg played in Kampala 2-0.

Skipper Juliet Nalukenge continued with her fine form bagging a brace while Margaret Kunihira added the other to guide Uganda to victory. Alegash Kalsa got the consolation for Ethiopia.

Uganda will now face neighbours Tanzania who eliminated Burundi with a 6-1 aggregate scoreline.