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Uganda pip South Africa to clinch maiden Cosafa U17 Women's Cup title

Uganda are the champions of the inaugural Cosafa U17 Women's Cup after defeating South Africa 2-1 in the final in Port Louis, Mauritius on Sunday.

On their road to the final, the Crested Cranes humiliated Botswana 12-0, while Bantwana beat Zambia 2-1 in their respective semi-final.

While South Africa was bidding to avoid back-to-back Cosafa youth title misses after the U20 Women lost in August, the East African guests were aiming to emulate Tanzania's U20 success.

After a goalless first half at the Francois Xavier Stadium, Ayub Khalifah's side secured the lead through Fauzia Najjemba thanks to Juliet Nalukenge's assist in the 56th minute.