BY JUMA KRUZ
Uganda Cranes claimed a 1-0 victory against the Lions of Teranga in their 2nd game of the group stages in the ongoing CHAN tournament in Algeria.
Uganda Cranes skipper Milton karisa scored the only goal as he netted in 33rd Minute answering Kenneth Ssemakula’s long ball to gift Uganda thier second CHAN victory.
Kenneth Ssemakula was chosen as the man of the match due to his brilliant performance and his long assist to karisa
Nafian Alionzi was a superb when he saved Cheikh Sidibe’s penalty in the 26th minute and also some directs shoots from Senegal players
Senegal couldn’t finish 11 as Mame Libasse was given a red card in the 83rd minute after a VAR review
Uganda Cranes sits in the 1st place with 4 points just one point above Senegal
Meanwhile the group rivals DR Congo and Ivory Coast drew 0-0 leaving DR Congo with 2 points in the 3rd place and Ivory Coast only 1 point
Uganda Cranes will get back in action on 22nd Sunday as it will be versing Ivory Coast
Uganda Cranes X1
Nafian Alionzi (GK), James Begisa, Derrick Ndahiro, Gift Fred, Geofrey Wasswa, Kenneth Ssemakula, Marvin Joseph Youngman, Moses Waiswa, Rogers Mato, Frank Ssebufu, Milton karisa (C)
Senegal X1:
Pape Mamadou (GK), Ousman Diouf, Mamadou Sane, Lamine Camara, Ousman kane, Cheikh Diouf, Papa Diallo, Malick Mbaye, Cheikh Sidibe, Moussa Ndiaye, Cheikhou Ndiaye (C)
