CECAFA U18: Travis Mutyaba on target as Uganda scramble past Zanzibar

CECAFA U18: Travis Mutyaba was on target as Uganda scramble past Zanzibar|FUFA IMAGE

CECAFA U18: Travis Mutyaba on target as Uganda scramble past Zanzibar

Allan Damba • 14:14 - 29.11.2023

Following the victory, Uganda made three points, just as is Tanzania as well as Zanzibar and South Sudan.

Uganda managed to bounce back to winning ways after beating Zanzibar 2-1 in their second match of the CECAFA U18 championship played on Wednesday at the Bukhungu Stadium in Kenya.

Travis Mutyaba and a Zaidi Hamis own-goal ensured the first victory for Uganda in the tournament, having been beaten by Tanzania 1-0 last time out.

Action between Zanzibar and Uganda|FUFA IMAGE

On a triumphant afternoon, Uganda capitalized on a fast start to break the deadlock in the 17th minute as Mutyaba struck brilliantly from outside the box into the back of the net.

Four minutes to halftime, Zanzibar grabbed the leveller as Saidi Musa took advantage of goalkeeper Siraje Etuta's mistake for 1-1.

Uganda then made 2-1 five minutes after the hour-mark, with Zaidi Hamis turning the ball in his net from a superb cross from Alex Yiga.

Action between Zanzibar and Uganda|FUFA IMAGE

Zanzibar pushed for an equalizer, and it nearly came to life, but Musa Mohamed missed the target in the 78th and 82nd minute.

Following the victory, Uganda made three points, just as is Tanzania as well as Zanzibar and South Sudan.

Uganda will be back in action against South Sudan, who edged Tanzania 2-1 earlier on Wednesday.

How Uganda lined up

Siraje Etuta (GK), Innocent Kisolo, Swabir Mpasa, Stephen Namaisi, Travis Mutyaba, Louis Anguti (c)* Abubakar Mayanja, Hakim Mutebi, Alex Yiga, Abasi Kyeyune.

Substitutions: Abdu Magada, Frank Katongold, Denis Kisiriko, Ronald Kaye, Abusaid Karungi, Elvis Sekajugo, Hakim Wandera, Richard Okello, Batiibwe Okello