{"id":2566,"date":"2021-01-19T22:24:08","date_gmt":"2021-01-19T22:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/?p=2566"},"modified":"2021-01-19T17:56:27","modified_gmt":"2021-01-19T17:56:27","slug":"uganda-rwanda-start-on-wrong-footing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/uganda-rwanda-start-on-wrong-footing","title":{"rendered":"Uganda, Rwanda start on wrong footing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press<\/a> – Uganda<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>KAMPALA<\/b><\/p>\n

– Uganda and Rwanda left themselves a mountain to climb after the East African rivals played out a goalless draw in Douala, Cameroon on Monday night.<\/p>\n

The result left them trailing African Nations Championship (Chan) defending champions, Morocco – who edged Togo 1-0 in the night’s first game.<\/p>\n

Morocco top Group C on three points, with the Cranes and Rwanda’s Amavubi Stars sharing one apiece. Togo have none.<\/p>\n

Morocco can now qualify to the quarterfinals if they beat Rwanda in their next game on Friday, but the Wasps can also turn their fortunes.<\/p>\n

The Cranes also have a chance to get off the mark against tournament debutants Togo on the same day.<\/p>\n

Uganda commanded better possession of the ball overall but the Rwandans had more incisive takes at the Cranes goal.<\/p>\n

Beyond the uninspiring display, Milton Karisa’s injury after just 11 minutes was perhaps Uganda’s biggest loss of the night.<\/p>\n

Starting as the lead man in attack, Karisa came off worse in what appeared to be a pulled hamstring after the forward’s drive outside the box.<\/p>\n

His replacement, Brian Aheebwa, almost opened Uganda’s deadlock on 23 minutes but his long range drive was steered wide for an unfruitful corner.<\/p>\n

The moment of the game was produced by Rwanda attacker Muhadjiri Hakizimana, the number 10 turning two Ugandans in one spin before beating Mustafa Mujuzzi – only for his pile-driver to ricochet off the crossbar.<\/p>\n

Amavubi captain Jacques Tuyisenge also had his header crash off the upright on the stroke of half time, Charles Lukwago fully beaten in Uganda’s goal.<\/p>\n

Cranes coach Johnny McKinstry’s side lacked balance in the middle, with Shafik Kagimu starting in front of the back four and Karim Watambala and Bright Anukani ahead of him.<\/p>\n

The Northern Irishman introduced experienced Tonny Mawejje for Anukani and forward Ben Ocen for left winger Viane Ssekajugo at half time.<\/p>\n

But it was still a lethargic return, with Joachim Ojera the one probing more from the right.<\/p>\n

The URA forward did have a chance to prod home but Rwanda goalkeeper Olivier Kwizera was quick to reclaim the ball he had spilled off a corner.<\/p>\n

The two had to settle for a point apiece in the end.<\/p>\n

Uganda Cranes XI<\/b><\/p>\n

Charles Lukwago, Aziz Kayondo, Mustafa Mujuzzi (C) Paul Mbowa, Paul Willa, Shafik Kagimu, Karim Watambala, Bright Anukani (Tonny Mawejje), Viane Sekajugo (Ben Ocen), Joachim Ojera, Milton Karisa (Brian Aheebwa)<\/p>\n

Rwanda Amavubi Stars XI<\/b><\/p>\n

Olivier Kwizera, Emmanuel Imanishimwe, Ange Mutsinzi, Jacques Tuyisenge (C), Muhadjiri Hakizimana, Rashid Kalisa, Fitina Omborenga, Thierry Manzi, Olivier Niyonzima, Dominique Savio Nshuti, Jean Bertrand Iradukunda<\/p>\n

Monday Group C results<\/b><\/p>\n

Uganda 0-0 Rwanda<\/p>\n

Morocca 1-0 Togo<\/p>\n

Next group games (LIVE on StarTimes, KBC)<\/b><\/p>\n

January 22<\/b><\/p>\n

Uganda vs Togo, 10pm<\/p>\n

Morocco vs Rwanda, 10pm<\/p>\n

January 26<\/b><\/p>\n

Uganda vs Morocco, 10pm<\/p>\n

Togo vs Rwanda, 10pm<\/p>\n

Total Chan Groups<\/b><\/p>\n

GROUP A<\/b><\/p>\n

: Cameroon, Mali, Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe<\/p>\n

GROUP B:<\/b><\/p>\n

Libya, DR Congo, Congo, Niger<\/p>\n

GROUP C:<\/b><\/p>\n

Rwanda, Uganda, Morocco, Togo<\/p>\n

GROUP D<\/b><\/p>\n

: Zambia, Guinea, Namibia, Tanzania<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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