Uganda Cranes is top of the TOTAL Afcon 2021 qualifiers in group B following a well worked out 2-0 victory against Malawi Flames at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Sunday, 17th November 2019.
Emmanuel Arnold Okwi and Fahad Bayo netted the goals for Uganda, a momentous experience where the Cranes marked 366 days upon return to Namboole, since 17th November 2018 when Uganda Cranes beat Cape Verde 1-0 to seal a slot to the 2019 AFCON finals in Egypt.
The magical lenses captured what transpired before, during and after the ‘366 Back to Namboole with Cranes’ trail.
Faruku Miya leaves Malawi right back Stanley Sanudi on the groundThe joy of scoring: Emmanuel Arnold Okwi celebrates the opening goalThe CAF FlagOkwi dribbles the ballAllan Okello and Faruku Miya applaud the fansEmmanuel Arnold Okwi and Fahad Bayo celebrate the opening goalWilliam Luwagga Kizito in actionL-R: Johnathan McKinstry, Abdallah Mubiru, Charles Livingstone Mbabazi, Fred Kajoba, Alexander McCarthy and Geofrey MassaUganda Cranes XI Vs Malawi: L-R (Standing) – Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Joseph Benson Ochaya, Bevis Mugabi, Murushid Juuko, Khalid Aucho and Denis Onyango (Captain). Front Row: Aziz Fahad Bayo, William Luwagga Kizito, Faruku Miya and Nico Wakiro WadadaUganda Flag
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Faruku Miya beats Malawi’s Hellings Mhango Gabadinho and Gomezgani ChirwaMalawi technical members
The Lets Celebrate CAF flagUganda Cranes substitute players sing that national anthemUganda Cranes captain Denis Onyango addresses the media after the matchTeam arrive moments before the pre-match customs and kick offUganda Cranes captain Denis Onyango (second left) and the Malawi counterpart John Banda with the match officials before kick offExcited Uganda Cranes fansFaruku Miya and youngster Allan Okello share a light moment during the pitch inspection by the Uganda Cranes playersDefender Murushid Juuko smiles as he disembarks from the team busEmmanuel Arnold Okwi waves to the people who received the protocol team at the stadiumTeam captain alights from the team bus upon arrival at the Stadium from Protea Marriott Hotel, Skyz
Fans carrying the treasured Black – Yello – Red Uganda Flags in the standsA section of fans in the Namboole stands with the 366 Back to Namboole with Cranes placards
The game was organized by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) in partnership with the Uganda Cranes main sponsors Airtel Uganda, key partners Nile Breweries Limited (under the Nile Special brand), Eco Bank, Bidco Uganda Limited (under White Star Magic), Bet Lion as well as the the management of Mandela National Stadium, Namboole and Uganda Police.
