Rwandan striker Florence Imanizabayo struggled to make an impact as Uganda’s Kampala Queens suffered a 2-1 defeat to Burundi’s Buja Queens during their second zonal Women’s Champions League qualifier held Tuesday, August 15, at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

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Striker Teopista Situma scored a brace for Buja Queens in the 23rd and 55th minutes before the Kampala Queens scored a consolation goal in the 83rd minute through Elizabeth Nakigozi.

The Ugandan champions had beaten South Sudan’s side Yei Joint Stars 3-0 in the opening match of the ongoing CAF Women Champions League Qualifiers thanks to Fazila Ikwaput’s hat trick. Imanizabayo at the time came on as a substitute in the 82nd minute in what was her debut appearance since joining the club from Rayon Sports Women on August 3.

And, in Tuesday’s encounter, the former Rayon Sports Women attacker was introduced in the 76th minute when her side was 2-0 down replacing skipper Zainah Namuleme.

Nakigozi pulled one back from a freekick following a foul on Imanizabayo but it was not for the home side to complete a lte comeback.

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The Rwandan women’s second division league golden boot winner is working hard to regain her top form as she pushes for a starting berth in attack when her team returns to action on Thursday, August 17, against F. A. D. (Djibouti).

Group A comprises home team Kampala Queens (Uganda), C. B. E (Ethiopia), F. A. D. (Djibouti), Buja Queens (Burundi) and Yei Joints (South Sudan).