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The Cranes were held to a 1-1 draw by record Startimes Uganda Premier League champions SC Villa in a friendly match played Wednesday morning at Wankulukuku.
With a few days left until the Uganda Cranes face Niger in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers, the team has intensified training.
The Cranes were held to a 1-1 draw by record Startimes Uganda Premier League champions SC Villa in a friendly match played Wednesday morning at Wankulukuku.
Kitara FC new signing Denis Omedi opened the scoring for the Cranes after coming off the bench in the second half before a Kenneth Semakula own goal got the Jogoos back in the game.
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08:21 - 29.08.2023
STARS ABROAD How being the first choice goalkeeper at Richards Bay has inspired Salim Jamal
Jamal, 28, who put up an individual solid display, picking up 11 clean sheets in as many games, coming second to Ronwen Williams at Mamelodi Sundowns with 18, has revealed being first choice was a huge motivator for him.
Only a handful of players from the local league are expected to make the trip for next Thursday’s match in Morocco, and head coach Milutin Sredojevic is using these friendlies to find the best options.
Charles Lukwago started in goal, while James Begisa, Aziz Kayondo, Samson Kasozi and Kenneth Semakula formed the backline.
Siraje Sentamu, Brian Mato, Moses Waiswa, Laban Tibita, Milton Karisa and Marvin Oshaba are the other players who started the match.
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13:18 - 29.08.2023
FOOTBALL AFCON 2023Q: Why Okwi's injury is a big blow to Uganda's qualification campaign
It should come as a huge blow, given the fact that the Cranes need goals and victory, but also hope that Tanzania suffers an away defeat to Algeria, to secure a spot in the AFCON finals in Ivory Coast.
On the opposing side, SC Villa fielded a side with experience and greatly tested the Cranes.
David Owori, Charles Lwanga and Ivan Bogere are some of the players who featured in the first half before the Jogoos made several changes.
Uganda Cranes are third in Group F with four points and must win their final qualifier match to stand a chance of returning to AFCON.
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09:06 - 14.08.2023
FOOTBALL Kasule, Ssebufu justify Cranes summons with another excellent display
The duo, after a series of fine performances, coupled with a public outcry, have been included in the Cranes' provisional squad.
Winning will be the first step, the next being prayers and hope that Algeria beats Tanzania.
The Cranes last featured at the AFCON tournament in 2019 in Cairo, Egypt.
Uganda Cranes starting line-up
Charles Lukwago, James Begisa, Aziz Kayondo, Samson Kasozi, Kenneth Ssemakula, Siraje Sentamu, Brian Mato, Moses Waiswa, Laban Tibita, Milton Karisa, Marvin Oshaba.
SC Villa starting line-up
Norman Angufidru, Peter Onzima, Hamza Lutalo, Arnold Odong, Edward Masembe, Hamza Mulambuzi, Hamis Diego Ssemugera, Abasi Kyeyune, Ivan Bogere, Charles Lwanga, David Owori.
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