Total 2019 AFCON Qualifiers: Okwi, Miya on target as Uganda Cranes brush off Lesotho - FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Posted on October 13, 2018 - 8:03 pm by Ahmed Marsha

TOTAL 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers (Group L)

Uganda Cranes 3-0 Lesotho Likuena

Uganda Cranes was unstoppable on Saturday, defeating Lesotho 3-0 during the Total 2019 Africa Cup of Nations group L qualifier at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

Emmanuel Arnold Okwi scored twice and Faruku Miya got the other from rhe penalty spot.

Okwi’s opener arrived as early as the 10^th minute with a well drilled left footed shot.

Miya added the second with a successful kick from the penalty spot after a foul on the impressive Okwi in the 36^th minute.

In the second half, Okwi headed home the third goal after a decent cross from the left by Edrisa Lubega.

Uganda Cranes technical team made all the three changes in the game.

Ibrahim Sadam Juma replaced Joseph Ochaya after 58 minutes, Lubega was taken off for Patrick Henry Kaddu in the 70^th minute and Isaac Muleme came on for Moses Waiswa with four minutes to the final whistle.

Emmanuel Arnold Okwi and Faruku Miya celebrate one of the three goals on Saturday. The two players were both on target

Moses Waiswa beats two Lesotho players Tumelo Khutlang (left) and Tsepo Toloane (right) during the game

Uganda Cranes returns to the summit of group L with 7 points off three matches.

Cape Verde who defeated Tanzania 3-0 in Praia on Friday drop back ro second position with four points.

Tanzania and Lesotho both have two points each.

Meanwhile, Uganda Cranes will on Sunday morning (7am) fly out of the country for the completion of the back ro back fixture.

The return match will be played on Tuesday, 16^th October 2018 in Maseru.

Uganda Cranes players acknowledge the supporters after the game at Namboole Stadium

Inspection of the teams prior to kick off

Uganda Cranes XI:

Denis Onyango, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Dennis Iguma, Khalid Aucho, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Moses Waiswa (84’ Isaac Muleme), Faruku Miya, Edrisa Lubega (70’ Henry Patrick Kaddu), Joseph Benson Ochaya (58’ Ibrahim Sadam Juma)

Substitutes Not Used:

Jamal Salim, Charles Lukwago, Isaac Isinde, Tadeo Lwanga, Allan Kateregga, Milton Karisa, Allan Kyambadde, Timothy Denis Awanyi, Derrick Nsibambi

Suspended: Murushid Juuko

Lesotho XI:

Mohau Kuenane (G.K), Mafa Moremoholo (Captain), Basia Makepe, Tsoarelo Bereng, Neris Hlompho Kalake, Tsepo Toloane, Sera Motebang, Jane Thaba Ntso, Tumelo Khutlang, Nkau Lerotholi, Mabuti Potloane

Substitutes:

Likano Mputhi (G.K), Samuel Khetsekile (G.K), Kapano Tseka, Tsotleho Paul Jane, Setho Moshoeshoe, Thabo Seakhoa, Masoabi Synous Nkoto

Suspended: Bokang Sello