2015 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup, Addis Ababa in Ethiopia.
Final: Rwanda 0-1 Uganda
For the 14th time, Uganda Cranes has won the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup.
Uganda won 1-0 over Rwanda in a well contested final played at the Addis Ababa national stadium in Ethiopia on Saturday.
Ceasar Okhuti was the hero of the day with a well timed 15th minute header off Denis Okot’s cross from the right.
The goal was Okhuti’s third goal of the tournament in six games played.
Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic then replaced goal hero Okhuti for left back Isaac Muleme in the 53rd minute.
In 71st minute, Erisa Ssekisambu paved way for Kezironi Kizito.
Then the final change of the game came in the 93rd minute when Frank Kalanda replaced man of the match Muzamir Mutyaba.
The jubilant Cranes team returns home on Sunday at 6 p.m
Uganda Cranes XI:
Ismael Watenga (GK) Denis Okot, Joseph Ochaya, Richard Kasagga, Murushid Jjuuko, Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege, Erisa Ssekisambu, Muzamir Mutyaba, Farouk Miya (C) and Ceasar Okhuti
Subs:
James Alitho (GK) Nelson Ssenkatuka, Frank Kalanda, Shafiq Bakaki, Kezironi Kizito, Isaac Muleme, Joseph Nsubuga
Rwanda XI: Eric Ndayishimiye (GK), Haruna Niyonzima(C), Celestine Ndayishimiye, Abdul Rwatubyaye, Faustin Usengimana, Michel Rusheshangoga, Yannick Mukunzi, Jean Baptiste Mugiraneza, Jean Claude Iranzi,
Jacques Tuyisenge, Savio Nshuti Dominique,
Subs: Olivier Kwizera (GK), Fitina Omberanga, Djihad Bizimana, Yusuf Habimana, Ernest Sugira, Fiston Munezero, Hegman Ngomirakiza
Individual Awards:
Man of the Match: Muzamiru Mutyaba (Uganda)
Man of the Tournament: Eliyas Mamo (Ethiopia)
Best Goal keeper: Ismail Watenga (Uganda)
Top Scorer: Atahir Babikiir (Sudan) – 5 Goals
Best Coach: Johnny Mckinstry (Rwanda)
