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Uganda Cranes Defeat Nigeria at Akwa Ibom stadium Uyo

Nigeria 0-1 Uganda

On an historic night for Ugandan football, The Cranes beat The Nigerian Super Eagles 0-1 away at the Akwa Ibom Stadium located in Uyo state.

Farouk Miya scored on 81 minutes after a well laid out ball from Portuguese William Kizito Luwagga.

In a historic match for Nigerian goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, who was celebrating his 100th cap, the Cranes recorded a bold statement of intent from the opening minute to the finish.

Uganda Cranes coach, Micho employed debutants;Joseph Nsubuga (on the right), Shafik Bikiki (center half) and  Tekkwo Derrick (midfield).

The trio expressed themselves well on a momentous evening that will go down in history.

Gor Mahia club, Godfrey Walusimbi was played in the left wing attack before he paved way for Kizito Kezironi.

Cranes Starting XI:

Denis Onyango, Joseph Nsubuga, Alex Kakuba, Shafik Bakaki, Richard Kasaga, Derrick Tekwwo, Khalid Aucho, Godfrey Walusimbi ,Luwagga Kizito, Farouk Miya and Geoffrey Massa.

Subs: Ismail Watenga, Keziron Kizito, Chrizestom Ntambi and Robert Ssentongo, Ibrahim Kiyemba.

3 Replies to “Uganda Cranes Defeat Nigeria at Akwa Ibom stadium Uyo”

  1. correction, Uyo is the Capital city for Akwa Ibom State

  2. Farouk Miya scored on 81 minutes after a well laid out ball from Portuguese William Kizito Luwagga.

  3. farouk disappointed nigerians

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