ORANGE AFRICA NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP, RWANDA, 2016
Group D Closing Games:
Uganda 1-1 Zimbabwe
Zambia 0-0 Mali
Uganda Cranes shared the spoils with Zimbabwe in a one all draw of the Orange 2016 African Nations Championships (CHAN) group D match played on Wednesday, 27th January, at the Umuganda stadium in Rubavu.
Lweza F.C striker, Geofrey Sserunkuma scored late in the game to equaliz William Manondo’s opener in the 48th minute.
The game witnessed the Uganda Cranes’ skipper, Faruku Miya return to action after that shoulder injury against Mali.
Miya had a chance at goal with a greatly curled a free kick saved by goal keeper, Tatenda Marshal in the first half.
The technical bench replaced central defender, Richard Kasagga Jjuuk for striker Samson Ceasar Okhuti.
By the change, Timothy Awany pulled back to play alongside Bernard Muwanga meanwhile Ivan Ntege remained the only defensive midfielder on the field of play.
Later, goal hero Geofrey Sserunkuma and Edrisa Lubega came in for Muleme and Ssekisambu respectively.
The draw is not enough for Uganda to progress to the knock out stages.
However, Zambia and Tunisia progress to the last eight stage after finishing with 7 and 5 points respectively.
Meanwhile Uganda Cranes contingent will return home on Friday morning (10 O’clock) aboard RwandAir.
Team Line Ups:
Uganda XI:
James Alitho (G.K), Joseph Nsubuga, Isaac Muleme, Bernard Muwanga, Richard Kasagga Jjuuko, Ivan Ntege, Kezironi Kizito, Timothy Dennis Awany, Erisa Ssekisambu, Faruku Miya, Joseph Benson Ochaya
Changes:
58’ Richard Jjuuko Kasaga – Out, Samson Ceasar Okhuti – In
70’ Isaac Muleme – Out, Geofrey Sserunkuma – In
78’ Erisa Ssekisambu – Out, Edrisa Lubega – In
Subs Not Used:
Mathias Kigonya (G.K), Denis Okot Oola, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Hassan Wasswa Dazo, Robert Sentongo, Ambrose Kirya, Martin Kizza, Frank Kalanda
Zimbabwe XI:
Marshal Tatenda Mkuruva (G.K), Lawrence Mhlanga, Joel Ngodzo, Hardlife Zvirekwi (C), Rodreck Mutuma, Bruce Kangwa, Stephen Mukatuka, Raphael Manuvire, Nqobizitha Masuku, William Manondo, Edmore Chirambadare
Changes:
55’ Rodreck Mutuma – Out, Moses Demera – In
59’ Edmore Chirambadare – Out, Ronald Chitiyo – In
68’ Raphael Manuvire – Out, Farai Edwin Madhanaga – In
Subs Not Used:
Bernard Donovan (G.K),John Gerald Tungamirai Takwara, Francisco Zekumbawira
