Abdul Aziz Kayondo scored the opening objective in suprising style as Cranes took the lead in simply 21 minutes to tackle a half time lead on the Mandela Nationwide Stadium.

In the second half, the Cranes seemed properly set to go on and win their first win group from the 2 video games to this point at the beginning of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers.

However with 5 minutes to the ninetieth minute mark, debutant Jude Ssemugabi scored a properly positioned ball within the backside left nook after an help from the skin of Allan Okello’s boot.

Uganda had been incensed by the choice to substitute Muhammad Shaban within the first half  and can rightly the purpose to it was that he didn’t get better from the damage fully.

However Paul Put’s facet managed to defend and assault higher after the substitute with Denis Omedi shifting centrally to carry on the objective scorer Jude Ssemugabi who was accommodated on the ring.

After the sport, Uganda at the moment lay prime of Group Okay with 4 factors, Congo Brazzaville 3 factors, South Africa 1 level and South Sudan with out a level.

TOUCHLINE SPORTS charges Uganda Cranes’ gamers from Mandela Nationwide Stadium.

Elio Capradossi celebrating the win.

• • Goalkeeper & Defence

    Ismail Watenga (7/10):

    One other glorious show. Nice dealing with and good protection group to maintain a the clear sheet intact.

    Kenneth Ssemakula (5/10):

    At all times appears to wrestle towards pacy wingers and at this time was no exception.

    Bevis Mugabi (7/10):

    Sturdy show with nice Aerial energy, though perhaps might have reacted faster in some moments as It seemed like he was anticipating Elio Capradossi to make the deal with.

    Elio Capradossi (7/10):

    Might be disillusioned at not having sufficient within the tank which might relay on his not having a staff however he managed to get the most important chunk of his tackles proper and in addition pearticipate within the construct as much as the primary objective.

    Aziz Kayondo (9/10):

    Stable sufficient defensively, supplied alot going ahead and scored a objective.

    Midfield

    Khalid Aucho (5/10):

    Struggled in possession most particularly within the first half. Made some good restoration tackles, however was slack with the ball at instances. May perhaps have been extra alert.

    Ronald Ssekiganda (8.5/10):

    Glorious with the again and created some large probabilities together with that missed probability within the first half by Rogers Mato. Nonetheless he positioned himself properly and does look on top of things after the summer time after that unconvicing sport towards South Africa.

    Travis Mutyaba (5/10):

    Made just a few good passes early within the sport however clearly struggled after that. By no means seemed snug and was unable to dictate like normal.

    Assault

    Denis Omedi (6/10):

    Not his greatest, electrical early on however Congo tried their greatest to handle and as a result of ways he was not capable of get the area he likes to function nevertheless his work ethic was seen and had just a few photographs at objective.

    Muhammad Shaban (4/10):

    Tireless runner as ever however in some situations it was not sufficient particularly after ball from the left by Travis Mutyaba, he coudn’t get to it for an excellent probability to make it 1-0 as he struggled all by way of until he was ejected.

    Rogers Mato (7.5/10):

    Missed an enormous probability earlier on within the sport nevertheless produced one glorious help for Kayondo’s objective within the first half, however was on the nice facet of issues except for that like speaking on Congo’s proper again.

    Subs & Supervisor

    Jude Ssemugabi (6/10):

    Got here on helped Ssemakula usually with the defensive work regardless of shedding just a few balls and in addition scored the second objective.

    Allan Okello (7/10):

    Made issues for his teammates and in addition created that Jude Ssemugabi objective and one the place he would both go or rating along with his proper leg.

    Joel Sserunjogi (N/A):

    Changed the tiring Aucho late on.

    Paul Put (7/10):

    Perhaps waited a bit too lengthy to carry on Allan Okello however the remaining was pretty okay.