Newly appointed Crested Cranes Head Coach Sheryl Ulanda Botes began her reign with a draw against Morocco in a friendly game played on Friday at Pere Jego Stadium.
Botes who was appointed last month had her first test against the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco and the game ended in a one-all draw.
Captain Fauzia Najjemba fired Uganda into the lead in the 8th minute converting from the spot.
Goalkeeper Daisy Nakaziro denied Moroccan captain Ghizlane Chebbak, saving her effort from the penalty kick as Uganda led 1-0 at halftime.
In the second half, the hosts got the equalizer through Nahla Elodie Nakkach in the 64th minute.
The two teams will face off again in another international friendly on Tuesday next week.
Uganda’s Starting XI
Daisy Nakaziro, Shakirah Nankwanga, Sumaya Komuntale, Bridget Nabisaalu, Shadia Nankya, Joan Nabirye, Phiona Nabbumba, Catherine Nagadya, Joan Ainembabazi (Lillian Kasuubo), Fauzia Najjemba (Zaina Nandede), Viola Nambi
Unused Substitutes
Proscovia Adongo, Gloria Namakula, Desire Natooro Kaitisi, Jolly Kobusinge,Justine Kizza Najjuko, Jackline Adong, Amina Nababi, Zaitun Namaganda, Kamiyati Naigaga
