Group E: Uganda 0 – 1 Togo
Togo has won their first match of the group E for the AFCON 2015 qualification campaign, beating Uganda 0 – 1 at Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole on Saturday.
Maranatha F.C right back, Donou Kokou scored the all important goal for Togo on the half hour mark that the visitors jealously protected till the end whistle of Kenyan referee, Davies Omweno.
The victory for Togo gives them 3 points, Uganda’s home loss in atleast 10 years.
Spectators attended the match at Namboole stadium in huge numbers.
Despite the loss, Uganda maintained the top spot in group E on four points with a better goal difference albeit for hours as we await the fixture between Guinea and Ghana in Casablanca which kicks off at 10pm (Ugandan Time).
Uganda visits Togo in Lome on Wednesday looking for nothing but revenge to keep hopes of playing at the AFCON finals for the first time since 1978 alive.
Newly elected Prime Minister, Ruhakana Rugunda was the chief guest among the thousands of fans who graced the match.
TEAM LINE UPS:
UGANDA:
Denis Onyango (G.K), Denis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Savio Kabugo, Andrew Mwesigwa (Captain), Tonny Mawejje,Geofrey Baba Kizito, Aucho Khalid (40’ Emmanuel Okwi),Luwagga Kizito (73′ Brian Majwega), Moses Oloya (Brian Umony) , Geofrey Massa
Subs Not Used:
Robert Odongkara (G.K), Isaac Isinde, Yunus Ssentamu,Dan Sserunkuma
TOGO:
Djihani Nguissa Yao (G.K) , Akakpo Ognadon Serge, Djene Dakonam, Alaixys Romao, Wome Dove, Donou Kokou, Ouro Akoriko, Serge Gakpé , Amevor Mawouna Kodjo (76’ Segbefia Prince ), Ayité Jonathan (86’ Atakora Lalawele), Adebayor Sheyi Emmanuel (Captain) (90′ Tawali Magnima)
Subs Not Used:
Yakoubou Nouridine (G.K), Tawali Magnima, Nouwoko Kossivi, , Abraw Camaldine, Zato Arouna Farid
