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.
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.


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

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

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
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)