The AFC Women’s Champions League witnessed pure African brilliance as the Ugandan trio of Resty Nanziri, Aminah Nababi, and Fazila Ikwaput delivered a masterclass performance to inspire East Bengal FC to a 3–1 victory over Bam

Khatoon FC in their opening match on one of Asia’s grandest stages, the Ugandans shone the brightest.
East Bengal’s passing masterclass under the tactical genius of coach Anthony Andrews, East Bengal imposed their trademark passing rhythm from the first whistle dominating possession, controlling tempo, and exposing Bam Khatoon’s defensive structure with relentless precision. It was football played with intelligence, elegance, and purpose.

Resty Nanziri’s solo genius the opener was a moment of pure artistry. Resty Nanziri, full of confidence and craft, picked the ball 60 yards out, danced through midfield traffic, and delivered a perfect cross to Shilky Devi who finished calmly a goal born from brilliance .

East Bengal FC doubled their lead through another Ugandan masterpiece and this time it was Aminah Nababi, cool and composed, slipped a superb creative assist through the Bam Khatoon backline waiting at the end of it was ice cold finisher herself Fazila Ikwaput who buried the chance in the 32nd minute, making it 2–0 but went on to be 2–1.

Bam Khatoon pulled a goal back a penalty against the run of play gave Bam Khatoon hope, but the Ugandans were far from done 3–1 a thunderbolt From Nanziri in the 87th minute, Resty Nanziri produced what will surely be a Goal of the tournament contender.
A stunning 22-yard thunder strike, hit with venom and precision, crashed into the net to seal a deserved 3–1 victory. It was football poetry a moment.