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2018 FIFA World Cup qualifer Russia: Uganda Cranes overcome Congo Brazzaville to top group E

2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier Russia (Group E) – Africa Zone

Uganda Cranes 1-0 Congo Brazzaville

Uganda Cranes has overcome Congo Brazzaville 1-0 during the group E of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier played at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Saturday.

Standard Liege midfielder Faruku Miya scored the lone strike of the day in the 19th minute of the game slightly marred by a head injury to central defender Murushid Jjuuko in the 10th minute.

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William Luwagga Kizito, who plays at Rio Ave in Portugal replaced the injuried Jjuuko which pushed Hassan Wasswa Mawanda to the central defence department.

In the second half Michael Azira replaced the injured Tonny Mawejje in the 60th minute before Godfrey Walusimbi came in for Moses Oloya with less than 10 minutes to play.

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Midfielder Farouk Miya (17) dribbles during the game on Saturday
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The high profile guests singing the national anthems prior to kick off

State minister of sports, Charles Bakabulindi was the chief guest at the match also attended by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo.

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Uganda Cranes XI vs Congo Brazzaville on Saturday, 12th November 2016 at Namboole

Team Line-ups:

Uganda Cranes:

Robert Odongkara (G.K), Nicholas Wakiro  Wadada, Joseph Ochaya, Isaac Isinde, Murushid  Jjuuko, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda , Khalid Aucho, Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Geoffrey Massa (Captain), Faruku Miya

Changes:

10′ Murushid Jjuuko OUT, William Luwagga Kizito On

60′ Tonny Mawejje OUT, Michael Azira On

85′ Moses Oloya OUT, Godfrey  ‘Jajja Walu’ Walusimbi

Substitutes Not Used:

Salim Omar Magoola (G.K), Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Denis Iguma, Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Yassar Mugerwa, Mutyaba Muzamiru , Mohammad Shaban, Shafiq Batambuze, Geofrey Sserunkuma

 

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Congo Brazzaville Starting XI

Congo Brazzaville XI:
Wolfij Mongondza, Itova Berangez, Marvin Baudry, Bous Moubhio, Carof Bakoua, Dore Ferebory, Bouka  Moutou, Jordan Massengo, Tsiba Kessel, Dzon Delarge, N Dockyt Mesou

Changes:

45 +1′ Dore Ferebory OUT, Mbossy Ganyoula On

46′ Tsiba Kessel OUT, Stanslas Ankra On

87′ Bouka Moutou OUT, Ismaael Ankombo On

Substitutes Not Used:

Ndzin Pareth (GK), Inouele Ngampio, Ibra D. Viny, Ipomy Elvia Giovani, Junior L. Epako, Yila Ainata Gloire, Babele Sasesse

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Match Officials:

Center Referee: Abid Charef Mehdi (Algeria)

Assistant Referee 1: Etchiali Abdelhak (Algeria)

Assistant Referee 2: Gourari Mokrane (Algeria)

Fourth Official: Necib Redouane (Algeria)

Referee Assessor: Kalombo Bester (Malawi)

Commissioner: Habimana Aimable (Burundi)

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