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Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Kenya Advance to Third Round of 2028 Women’s Olympic Qualifiers

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Three CECAFA zone teams, including Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Kenya, have advanced to the third round of the 2028 CAF Women’s Olympic Games qualifiers.

Three teams from the CECAFA Zone advanced to the third round of the 2028 CAF Women’s Olympic Games qualifiers.
Ethiopia advanced with a 2-1 aggregate score after drawing 1-1 with Rwanda at the Dire Dawa Stadium.
Meray Temesgen scored for Ethiopia in the 29th minute, and Evelyne Ishimwe equalized for Rwanda at full time.
Ethiopia will face Tanzania in the third round.
Tanzania advanced by defeating Botswana 7-0 on aggregate, including a 6-0 victory in the return leg.
Tanzania's goalscorers included Opah Clement Tukumbuke, Aisha Mnunka, Hasnath Linus Ubamba, Ester Maseke, Mary Siyame, and Enekia Kasanga Lunyamila.
Kenya advanced to the third round to face Malawi after defeating Seychelles with a record 11-0 aggregate win.
Uganda was eliminated after losing 4-1 to Zambia at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, failing to defend their 2-1 first-leg lead.
Two teams will qualify from Africa to represent the continent in women's football at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, USA.