Story by Anashe Murombedzi
ZIMBABWE’S Under-15 teams began their CAF African Schools Football Championship campaign with draws in matches played in Harare this Monday.
The Young Warriors were held to a 1-1 draw by Uganda, with Moses Maremudze opening the scoring before the visitors found an equaliser.
In the girls’ category, Zimbabwe also settled for a draw after a 2-2 stalemate against Morocco.
Winnie Mapuwa and Lakeivia Jaravani were on target for the hosts, but the North Africans fought back to level the match.
Elsewhere, Senegal edged Benin 1-0 in a West African derby, while Tanzania and Zambia played out a 1-1 draw.
Action continues this Tuesday, with Zimbabwe’s boys facing tough encounters against DR Congo and Morocco, while the girls take on DR Congo and Zambia.
Defending champions Ghana are set to face Burkina Faso in the girls’ category.
The top two teams from each group will progress to the semi-finals as the tournament gathers momentum.
