Uganda’s Crested Cranes head coach George William Lutalo says his side should not be written off at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AWCON) set for July this year in Morocco.The East African country is pooled in Group A alongside hosts Morocco, Burkina Faso, and Senegal for the continental showpiece, and kick off their campaign against Senegal on July 3, 2022.The #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 𝙂𝙍𝙊𝙐𝙋𝙎 announced! 🚨#EmpowerOurGame pic.twitter.com/XhAbwP5FK1— #EmpoweringOurGame (@CAFwomen) April 29, 2022 Many Kenyans perhaps will feel that Uganda took what should have been Harambee Starlets slot after the latter was withdrawn from playing the former in the last qualifying round.Nevertheless, Lutalo is adamant that they will give their all at the competition, noting they will be ready for their opponents by the time the showpiece kicks off.“We have to represent our country well. The draw was made and the teams we shall face are good teams. But we shall be ready to face them,” Lutalo is quoted saying on CAFonline.2022 AWCON Draw: Neighbours Uganda land tough groupthe tactician is hoping to use the CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship set for May 22 to June 5 in Uganda to prepare for the Morocco showdown.“We shall have other tournaments like the CECAFA Women’s senior Championship which will help us improve the team and gain good momentum ahead of the competition in Morocco,” the coach added.
