Debutants impress as Uganda Cranes beats DR Congo in Worldwide Pleasant

David GOMBE

Uganda Cranes secured a 2-0 victory over DR Congo in an Worldwide Pleasant performed on Friday on the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.

James Bogere opened the scoring within the seventh minute earlier than Kelvin Boateng doubled the lead within the forty ninth minute to seal the win for Paul Put’s facet.

Head coach Paul Put handed a primary cap to goalkeeper David Akpan, whereas Abdoulaye Sissako was additionally making his debut. Kelvin Boateng made his first begin, having made his debut towards Libya on Tuesday, and marked it with a objective.

Toto Majub and Joseph Seremba additionally earned their debuts after changing Herbert Achayi and Sissako respectively.

Debutant Sissako impressed in midfield and arrange Boateng for the Cranes’ second objective.

Within the absence of veteran goalkeeper Denis Onyango, ahead Denis Omedi captained the facet and led a stable defensive show that saved a clear sheet towards Sebastien Desabre’s males.

The result’s a robust assertion for Uganda as they construct momentum forward of the AFCON 2027 Qualifiers marketing campaign.

The 2 sides will face off once more on Monday, fifth October for the second pleasant match.

Uganda Cranes Beginning XI:

18 David Akpan (GK), 2 Gavin Kizito, 5 Geofrey Lubanga Kene, 8 Allan Oyirwoth, 14 Denis Omedi (C), 15 Abdoulaye Sissako, 16 Hilary Mukundane, 17 James Bogere, 20 Herbert Achayi, 22 Kelvin Boateng, 24 Jonathan Odongo