FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers (Group E):
Uganda Cranes 1-1 Kenya Harambee Stars
Rwanda 0-3 Mali
Uganda Cranes shared the spoils with Kenya Harambee Stars in a 1-1 affair during a FIFA World Cup 2022 group E qualifier at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
Forward Azizi Fahad Bayo scored a late equalizer to cancel out Michael Olunga’s opener on the hour mark.
Uganda Cranes had a couple of chances in the opening half through Steven Desse Mukwala and defender Bevis Mugabi.
Against the run of play, Kenya took the lead when captain Olunga headed at the back post past goalkeeper Charles Lukwago.
Lukwago had moments earlier shown elements of class when he denied a one against one incident with Samuel Ouma Onyango.
Bayo salvaged a point for the hosts with a goal after Kenya’s goalkeeper Brian Bwiire hesitated to quickly handle the ball.
In the other group E contest, Mali progressed to the next stage of the qualifiers with a sublime 3-0 win over Rwanda in Kigali.
Uganda Cranes will play the final game away from home against group leaders Mali on Sunday, 14th November 2021.
Team Line Ups:
Uganda Cranes XI: Charles Lukwago (G.K), Denis Iguma, Abdul-Aziizi Kayondo, Bevis Mugabi, Timothy Awany, Khalid Aucho (Captain), Moses Waiswa, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Steven Desse Mukwala, Azizi Fahad Bayo, Isaac Muleme
Subs:
Isima Bin Rashid Watenga (G.K), Mathias Kigonya (G.K), Livingstone Mulondo, Mahad Yaya Kakooza, Garvin Kizito Mugweri, John Revita, Shafiq Kuchi Kagimu, Martin Kizza, Ibrahim Orit, Allan Okello, Milton Karisa, Yunus Junior Sentamu
Head coach: Milutin Sredojevic (Serbia)
Kenya XI: Brian Okoth Bwire (G.K), Joseph Stanley Okumu, David Ochieng, Omar Khamis Obiero, Anthony Akumu Agay, Kenneth Muguna, Anthony Wambuni Stieno, Hassan Abdallah Abdallah, Samuel Onyango Ouma, Michael Oganda Olunga (Captain)
Subs: Ian Aubrey Otieno (G.K), James Saruni Lepiri, Muhammed Mayeko, Johnson Omorwa Otieno, Ismael Salim Dunga, Clinton Miheso Ayisi, Duke Ooga Abuya, Cliff Nyakeya Mandere, Tera Luheni Alwyn, Timothy Noor Ouma
Head coach: Engin Firat (Turkey)
Match officials:
Referee: Ahmed Djama Souleiman (Djibouti)
Assistant Referee 1: Ahmed Abdourazak Liban (Djibouti)
Assistant Referee 2: Rachid Waiss Bouraleh (Djibouti)
Fourth official: Mohamed Guedi Diraneh (Djibouti)
Referee Assessor: Ahmed Audah (Egypt)
Match Commissioner: Hassan Amir (Somalia)
Medical officer: Dr. Apollo Bugingo Ahimbisibwe (Uganda)
