Uganda Cranes wrapped up the qualification campaign to next year’s Africa Cup of Nations with a win over Niger in Morocco.
In the game played on Thursday at the Grand Stade Marrakech, Uganda defeated Niger 2-0.
Abdu Aziizi Kayondo and Joseph Ochaya scored a goal each in the first half to guide the Cranes to victory.
Kayondo opened the scores in the 17th minute with his cross from the left ending into the back of the net.
In the 39th minute, Ochaya was well stationed to flick home Milton Karisa’s initial effort to double Uganda’s advantage.
Despite earning the much needed win, results from the other group F game couldn’t help Uganda qualify.
Algeria and Tanzania played out a goalless draw which meant the latter finished second on eight points, one ahead of Uganda.
Uganda’s Starting XI
Salim Omar Magoola, Elvis Bwomono, Abdu Aziizi Kayondo, Bevis Mugabi, Halidi Lwaliwa, Khalid Aucho, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Faruku Miya, Fahad Bayo, Milton Karisa, Joseph Ochaya
