Uganda Cranes select side showcased their prowess by defeating the Northern Region select side 4-0 on Thursday evening at a fully packed Booma playground, Apac District in the Nile Special sponsored regional tour match.
Forward Henry Kitegenyi opened the scoring in the 16th minute, expertly converting a low cutback from skipper Isma Mugulusi.
Despite creating multiple opportunities, the Northern Region select team managed to hold the visitors to a 1-0 lead at halftime.The second half, however saw a flurry of goals from the substitutes for the Uganda Cranes Select Team.
Ivan Ahimbisibwe doubled the lead in the 50th minute followed by quick goals from Joseph Akandanwaho in the 53rd and Moses Aliro in the 57th minute sealing a comprehensive victory.
Coach Sam Ssimbwa ensured that all 22 members of his travelling squad saw playing time, expressing his satisfaction with the team’s performance throughout the match.
Attention now turns to the FUFA Super 8 tournament, where the Cranes Select Team will face Kitara FC in the third-place playoff, scheduled for Sunday, September 1, 2024, at the MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo.
