Uganda Cranes win over Senegal for CECAFA Pre-CHAN Tournament inside Rhino Academy Stadium, Karatu, Tanzania. Dem Uganda team show say dem dey coordinate well and dem create chance wey dey bring score.
First half, Emmanuel Anyama miss chance for Uganda after 29 minutes, but e shoot wide. Joseph Layousse Samb miss for Senegal, and Uganda goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa save Ameth Niang shot.
After break, Uganda make changes and Arnord Odong score for Uganda after 64 minutes. Senegal defenders no fit clear ball well. Three minutes later, dem give Uganda penalty after Senegal goalkeeper Marc Philips Arona foul person inside box. Substitute Patrick Kakande slot in di penalty.
Senegal keep pushing and dem score after 88 minutes when substitute Serigne Moctar Koite slot in from close range. Di match end 2-1 for Uganda.
Senegal coach Souleymane Diallo talk say even though dem lose to Uganda, di match don help dem see weak points wey dem need improve. Uganda coach Morley Byekwaso talk say e dey happy with di hunger wey ein players show for pitch.
Earlier, Uganda beat Senegal 2-1 for friendly match. Odong and Kakande score for Uganda, and Koité score for Senegal. Uganda make changes wey include Kizito and Watambala replace SSerunjogi and Bewambale. Kwikiriza collect yellow card for foul. Kakande thief ball from goalkeeper and dem foul am, e earn penalty.
Key Moments from di Uganda vs. Senegal Match
- 64th Minute: Arnord Odong score for Uganda after goal mouth scramble.
- 67th Minute: Patrick Kakande score penalty for Uganda after foul on Senegal goalkeeper.
- 88th Minute: Serigne Moctar Koite score for Senegal from close range.
Next Steps for Both Teams
Senegal coach Diallo say dem need change game plan against Tanzania. Byekwaso of Uganda happy say dem win di match. Di CECAFA Executive Director, Auka Gecheo, talk say dem dey happy organize di tournament wey give teams for di Zone chance prepare for di TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN).