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Rivals Uganda, Kenya play to a One all draw in the International build up

International Build Up: Kenya 1-1 Uganda

Joy for Goal: Moses Waiswa celebrates his strike at Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos

Moses Waiswa scored on his debut as Uganda Cranes played to a one all draw with Kenya Harambee Stars during the international friendly match played at the Kenyatta stadium in Machakos on Thursday.

The Vipers’ player cancelled a first half goal from Michael Olunga as the two traditional rivals shared the spoils.

Habib Kavuma with a clearance during the game
The FUFA President, Eng.Moses Magogo (second from left) watched the match in Machakos
Left back Godfrey ‘Jajja Walu’ Walusimbi with a customary drive during the game. Walusimbi turns out for Kenyan side Gor Mahia
The Uganda Cranes team inspection

The match was watched by a good number of Ugandans including the FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo and some FUFA delegates.

Uganda Cranes will return later on Thursday night ahead of a charity match with the France Military team at Namboole stadium.

This was the 77th meeting between the two sister countries. There are now 23 draws, 22 wins for Kenya and Uganda remains ahead with 32.

The match officials pose for a photo with the two team captains. Hassan Wasswa Mawanda skippered the Uganda Cranes and so did Brian Mandela for the Kenya Harambee Stars

Team Line ups:

Kenya XI: Patrick Matasi, Musa Mohammed (Simon Mbugua 55’), Robinson Kamura, Brian Mandela, Aoud Omar, Anthony Akumu, Johanna Omollo (Osborne Monday 81’), Samuel Onyango (Bernard Mangoli 77’), Noah Wafula (John Makwatta 59’), Michael Olunga (Paul Were 60’), Jesse Were

Unused Subs: David Okello, Kenneth Muguna

Uganda Cranes XI: Benjamin Ochan (GK) Nico Wakiro Wadada (Martin Kizza 75’), Godfrey Walusimbi (Kirizestom Ntambi 65’), Murshid Jjuuko, Timothy Awany, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Emmanuel Okwi (Milton Karisa 70’), Muzamiru Mutyaba (Waiswa Moses 79’), Geofrey Serunkuma, Shafik Batambuze (Brian Majwega), Habib Kavuma(Yassar Mugerwa)

Unused sub: Isma Watenga (GK)

 

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