The 2018 CECAFA Women's Championship was the third edition of the association football tournament for women's national teams in the East African region. It was held in Kigali, Rwanda between 19 and 27 July 2018.[1][2]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Kigali, Rawanda |
| Dates | 19–27 July 2018 |
| Teams | 5 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Tanzania |
| Runners-up |  Ethiopia |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Top scorer(s) | Meselu Abera Donisia Minja |
| Best player(s) | Fatuma Issa Maonyo |
The defending champions Tanzania won the competition for the second time after defeating Ethiopia 4–1 in their final match on 27 July 2018.[3]
Participants
editSource:[4]
| - | National teams |
|---|---|
| Participants | |
| Non-participants |
Venue
editThe matches were played at one venue in the city of Kigali.
| Kigali | |
|---|---|
| Kigali Stadium | |
| Capacity: 22,000 | |
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Draw
editThe tournament was played on a league basis with the team topping the table being declared the winner.[5]
Group stage
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tanzania
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | +5 | 7 |
| 2 | Uganda
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | −1 | 7 |
| 3 | Ethiopia
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 4 |  Kenya
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 |  Rwanda (H)
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | −4 | 4 |
| Rwanda | 2–2 | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
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Kigali Stadium
Final standings
edit| R | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tanzania |
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | +5 | 7 |
| 2 | Uganda |
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 7 |
| 3 | Ethiopia |
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 4 | Kenya |
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 | Rwanda |
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | −4 | 4 |
Statistics
editGoalscorers
editTop goal scorers;[3]
- 3 goals
2 goals
1 goal
Awards
editThe following awards were given at the conclusion of the tournament.[7]
| Player of the tournament | Best goalkeeper | Top scorer |
|---|---|---|
| Issa Fatuma Maonyo
|
Ruth Aturo
|
Meselu Tesfamariam
|
| FIFA Fair Play Award | ||
| Ethiopia
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References
edit- ^ Oryada, Andrew Jackson (27 July 2018). "CECAFA women Challenge Cup Tournament winner". BBC. British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
- ^ "CECAFA Women Cup 2018: She Amavubi to face Tanzania in the Opener". The New Times. July 4, 2018.
- ^ a b "Five nations confirm participation in 2018 Cecafa Women's Championship". JWsports1. 2018-07-03. Retrieved 2022-02-27.
- ^ Oryada, Andrew Jackson (29 August 2018). "CECAFA reschedules 2018 Women's Challenge Cup". BBC. British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
- ^ Mugabe, Bonnie (19 July 2018). "CECAFA Women Challenge Cup kicks off today". KT PRESS. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
- ^ "CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup". JW Sports 1. 29 August 2018. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
- ^ Isabirye, David (2018-07-28). "Tanzania humbles Ethiopia to win 2018 CECAFA Women title". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2022-02-26.