The Zanzibar Queens have suffered a 1-0 defeat to South Sudan in their opening Group B match at the on-going CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship.

After a goalless draw in the first half, South Sudan capitalized on a defensive mix up to score through Amou Seber after 78 minutes.

Zanzibar Qeens tried to fight back strongly but failed to find the target. Aziza Hamadi and Mariam Hussein had opportunities for Zanzibar, but missed the target.

Khatma Mwalim Khamis, Zanzibar’s first assistant coach says although they lost the match, the team put up a spirited fight.

“We need to go back and reorganize well ahead of our next two group matches,” added Khamis.

Uganda went top of Group B after humbling Djibouti 13-0 in the second match played at the Azam Complex in Chamazi.

On Monday Sudan will face Tanzania, while Somalia take on Kenya in Group A matches at the Azam Complex.