Uganda Cranes displayed a gallant and resilient fight, falling 1-0 to Egypt at the Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria City on Tuesday night during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia.
Mohammed Salah scored the solitary goal on 6 minutes.
Head coach Moses Basena had maintained the starting team that edged Egypt 1-0 at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on 31st August, 2017.
Uganda is now second in group E with 7 points, two short of Egypt who are on 9.
Ghana’s 5-1 win over Congo Brazaville lifted them to 5 points and Congo remains with one point.
Team captain Denis Onyango had a master performance that prevented the Egyptians from doubling the goal advantage.
Coach Basena was left impressed by the overall spirited performance.
“We lost gallantly. We put up a spirited performance away from home. I am impressed by the team’s overall display” Basena stated.
Uganda Cranes will return home on Friday morning to plan for the next match against Ghana in October.
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