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When Cranes had to beat champions Morocco, and did Ismail Dhakaba Kigongo A lot has been told about Uganda Cranes’ run at the 1978 Africa Cup of Nations. That year, underdogs Uganda went all the way to the final – losing 2-0 to hosts Ghana. Striker Philip Omondi inked his name among Africa’s greatest players in that eight-team tournament. The Uganda legend finished as one of three top scorers. There’s something that is often ignored in that story. Uganda were on the brink of an early exit in the group stage – similar to what they face at the ongoing Africa Nations Championship in Cameroon today. In 1978, ganda beat Congo Brazzaville 3-1 in the group B opener. Omondi, Eddie Ssewanga and Godfrey Kisitu got the goals. By then, two points were awarded for a win and one for a draw. Tunisia humbled Peter Okee-coached Uganda 3-1 in the second game. Sam Musenze got the consolation goal. “We had packed our bags before the final group game. In camp, everyo
Ed Dove 21:45 SAST 2020/12/29 12 months ago, the Goal Africa team revealed their big wishes for African football in 2020.did they come true? Goal Kenya. FAIL: Time for the Cranes to fly
A year ago, Goal Kenya s Kiplagat Sang expressed his wish for Uganda to shina in 2020, with the Cranes set to be targetting success at the 2020 African Nations Championship.
Ultimately, this didn t come to pass, with the African Nations Championship rescheduled from March 2020 to January 2021. There s still time, therefore, for the Cranes to thrive in the CHAN.even though it comes 10 months later than planned.
Uganda s senior time won one and lost on against South Sudan, and even though Jonny McKinstry s side didn t impress across that double-header, they remain in the top two in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Group B.