2015 CECAFA Semi-finals:
Uganda Cranes 0 (5) – 0 (3) Ethiopia
Rwanda 1 (4) – 1 (2) Sudan
Uganda Cranes won their semi final fixture against the host nation Ethiopia on Thursday evening in Addis Ababa.
After 120 minutes produced no goals, the game headed for kicks from the penalty mark.
Goal keeper Ismail Watenga saved Panom Gathuoch’s first kick from the penalty mark and the rest of the Ugandan efforts were well converted through Muzamiru Mutyaba, Denis Okot, Isaac Muleme, Joseph Ochaya and skipper Faruku Miya.
The Cranes are seeking a 14th CECAFA title and will face regional rivals Rwanda in the finals on Saturday. Both teams will be taking part in the 2016 CHAN Finals in Rwanda.
Rwanda beat the 2013 losing finalists Sudan 4-2 on penalties after 120 minutes had ended 1-1.
Team Line ups:
Uganda Cranes XI:
Ismail Watenga (GK), Bernard Muwanga, Denis Okot, Richard Kasagga, Joseph Ochaya, Murushid Juuko, Ivan Ntege, Frank Kalanda, Erisa Sekisambu, Ceasar Okhuti and Miya Faruku (Capt)
Changes: Isaac Muleme For Frank Kalanda, Kezironi Kizito For Erisa Ssekisambu, Muzamiru Mutyaba For Ceasar Okhuti
Subs Not Used: Mathias Kigonya (GK), Joseph Nsubuga, Nelson Senkatuuka, Shafiq Bakaki, Hassan Dazol Waswa, James Alitho (GK)
Ethiopia XI: Abel Mamo, Nejib Sani, Anteneh Tesfaye, Aschalew Tamane, Zekariyas Tuji, Ellyas Mamo,Ramkel Lok, Aschalew Girma, Panom Gathuoch, Beneyam Belay,Mohammed Naser
Subs: Yidnekachew Kidane (G.K), Belahilu Girma, Yihun Endashaw, Addisu Tesfaye, Yared Bayeh, Bereket Yishak