The Nile Special-sponsored regional tour took the Men’s Senior National Team to Rukungiri for a match against the Western Region Select at Makobore Playground.
The Sam Ssimbwa-coached side had a goalless draw against the Igga Ismail-coached side with chances from both sides not yielding fruit.
Goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa made a last-minute save in the ninetieth minute to deny the opponents, sending the fans into a frenzy.
Uganda Cranes Line-Up
Western Region Select Line-Up
Oyango Kwizeera Isaac, Beinomugisha Timothy, Rashid Mahadi, Nahabwe Akram, Niyonziima Benon, Tumusiime Henry, Selemba Joseph, Kamugisha Clinton, Kaijaa Sunny, Taremwa Alex, Kamwesiga Jacob
Substitutes
Akampurira Davis, Aikiriza Isaac Messi, Aijuka Edgar, Murokozi Conrad, Mwebembezi Andrew, Mutungi Ronald, Muhairwe Davis, Hussein Kato Nuwamanya, Kabogore Ramathan, Akatwijjuka Kevin Jacob
Head Coach: Igga Ismail
Assistant Coach: Turyasingura Innocent
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