Ethiopia edges Tanzania to take bronze at 2022 CECAFA Women’s Championship
Addis Ababa, June 11, 2022 (FBC) – Ethiopia clinched the third spot at the 2022 CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship after overcoming Tanzania in the third place playoff.
The Lucy won the game 2-1 on Saturday at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru to take home bronze. Tadesse Bizuayehu and Turist Lema scored a goal each in the first half to guide Ethiopia to victory.
Tanzania’s Twiga Stars got their consolation through Opa Clement who ended the Championship with seven goals. Ethiopia started the better side and indeed took a deserving lead in the 10th minute with Bizuayehu finishing from close range.
Their dominance provided them with the chance to double the lead and Turist did no mistake in the 27th minute.