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Uganda wins Angola 3-0

  1. Posted on Sunday 5 September 2010 - 10:54
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    By Ryekolal Raphie Africanews reporter in Kampala uganda.
    Kampala-Majestic build ups, crisp finishing and classic goalkeeping were the tonic as Uganda made the best possible perfect start to qualifying for Africa’s elite competition in 34 years.

    The fans were at their best shouting their voices horse but couldn’t out do sky-rocketing vuvuzelas. The players responded in similar fashion with David Obua, Andy Mwesigwa and Geoffrey Sserunkuma each rupturing the Angolans’ net.

    President Museveni, his customary hat fully embracing his head, was among the over 30,000 fans at Mandela National stadium and despite finding the match underway, he was in time to see Obua’s opener on 34 minutes.

    Uganda Cranes coach Bobby Williamson, clad in a black suit, tie and blue shirt had made a grand entrance to the embracing applause of the ever adoring fans. His counterpart Renard Herve preferred black shorts and jersey.

    Neither side started convincingly, with both goalkeepers having little to save in the first 10 minutes. In fact, the only highlight then was an awkward one when the Angolan keeper, under Obua’s pressure, tumbled and rolled over a photojournalist.


    The result puts Uganda atop group J (three points) that also includes Kenya and Guinea Bissau, whose game was a late kick off. Uganda need to top the group to be sure of qualification.
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    Uganda wins Angola 3-0

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