2019 CECAFA SENIOR CHALLENGE CUP: Uganda Cranes humble Djibouti 4-1

Uganda Cranes have humbled Djibouti 4-1 in their last Group A match at the on-going CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in Kampala. The hosts kept their unbeaten record to set up a semi final clash against Tanzania who finished second in Group B.

Midfielder Muzamiru Mutyaba gave the home side the lead after 14 minutes from a penalty after a handball in the box by a defender. The Djibouti team responded well and defended well till half time.

In the second half Uganda Cranes pushed forward to score more goals through Joackim Ojera and substitutes Ben Ocen and Bright Anukani. Haroun Mohamed scored the lone goal for Djibouti.

“I am happy that my players expressed themselves well and were hungry to score. We now have to plan well for the semi final match on Tuesday,” said Uganda’s coach Jonathan McKinstry.

Uganda who topped Group A with 12 points beat 2-1, Somalia 2-0 and Eritrea 2-0 in the previous matches.

In the earlier Group A match played at the StarTimes Stadium, Eritrea settled for a goalless draw against a Somalia. The draw was enough to see Eritrea qualify for their first CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup since 1994.

On Tuesday the first semi final match will feature Kenya against Eritrea, while Uganda battles Tanzania in the second game.

The play-off to determine who finishes third and the final will be played on December 19^th.

Group A table standing

P     W     D     L      GF     GA     A    Pts

Uganda      4      4      0      0     10      2        8    12

Eritrea        4      2      1      1      4       2        2      7

Somalia      4      1      2      1       1       2      -1      5

Djibouti      4      1      1      2      3       8      -5      4

Burundi     4       0      0     4      2       6      -4      0