CAF U-17 CHAMPIONSHIPS:
Rwanda 2 – 3 Uganda (Full-Time).
Uganda wins 7 – 2 on aggregate
Uganda has progressed to the next stage of the CAF 2015 Qualifiers after a 2 -3 away victory at the Umuganda Stadium in Gisenyi boarder City today.
After a slow start in the opening half hour, Uganda took a first half lead through striker, Charles Ssebutinde and left winger Julius Poloto’s strikes in the 31st and 44th minutes respectively.
Rwanda capitalized on Uganda’s reluctance to sit back and defend as lead forward, Rachid Biriganeza notched a brace in a space of 10 minutes.
The match officials with the two teams’ captains prior kick off at Umganda stadium
Goal machine, Muhammed ‘Jaggason’ Shaban put the game beyond Rwandese reach with an icing on the cake strike, a few minutes to the full time whistle of Burundian referee, Pacifique Ndabihawenimana.
Hosts however finished with 10 men as team skipper, Manishimwe Djabel was red carded for a two legged challenge on Frank ‘Zagga’ Tumwesigye.
The victory means Uganda progress with a 7 -2 aggregate win and will await the successful team from either Zambia or Botswana.
Zambia leads 1 – 0 from the home victory. The return leg will be played on Saturday, 2nd August 2014.
Several Ugandan fans within Rwanda and those who travelled from Kampala cheered the fans passionately from start to finish.
Team line ups:
Uganda:
Eric Kibowa (Goal Keeper),Isiagi Andrew Okiring (Captain), Alex Komakech , Bashir Asiku , Emmanuel Olinga Emmanuel,Julius Poloto ,Frank ‘Zagga’ ‘Tumwesigye ,Muhammed ‘Jagga’ Shaban, Charles Sebutinde, Pius Obuya.
Substitutes:
Edward Kasibante (Goal Keeper), Joel Jangeyambe, Diego Katumba , Hassan Senyonjo , Ashraf Mugume Ashiraf,Mukalazi Musa, Ezra Bida.
Rwanda:
Nzeyurwana Jimmy,Manishimwe Djabel (Captain),Muhire Kevin,Bananeza Honore,Niyonkuru Hadjatali,Bigiraneza Richid,Niyonkuru Aman,Ngabo Flex,Nsengiyumua Abubaker.
Substitutes:
Rkumbuli Birenuenu,Iradukunda Birthelemy,Uwase Jean Marie,Biramahire Abeddey,Habiyaremye Kayitale
Match Commissioner: Alfred Rwiza Kishongole (Tanzania)
Main Photo: Uganda Cubs starting line up against Rwanda at the Umuganda Stadium in Gisenyi District.
Photo Credits: FUFA Communications Department.
