Uganda Cranes beat Guinea 3-0 to secure their first win

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The Uganda Cranes have secured their first win of the CHAN 2024 tournament, defeating Guinea 3-0 at Namboole Stadium in Kampala.

However, this win came after a disappointing start to their campaign, where they suffered a heavy 3-0 loss to Algeria in the opening match.

The victory against Guinea is an important turnaround for the hosts and reignites their hopes of advancing to the knockout stages. Additionally, with two games played, the Cranes are second in Group C with 3 points, ahead of Monday’s South Africa vs. Niger clash.

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Furthermore, the Cranes took the lead in the first half thanks to a powerful header from Reagan Mpande in the 35th minute.

The winger’s goal set the tone for the hosts, who dominated proceedings under the lights at the well-attended stadium.

The lead was extended in the 62nd minute when Allan Okello confidently scored the penalty comfortably.

The referee initially awarded a penalty to Guinea shortly after but overturned the decision following a VAR review, a moment that was met with relief from the home crowd.

KCCA FC’s dangerman Ivan Ahimbibwe put the game to sleep in the 90th minute, with a beautiful finish, putting a smile on the fans’ faces.

Following this win and a 1-1 draw between Algeria and South Africa, the group standings are now much tighter.

In conclusion, Algeria remains at the top of Group C with four points, followed by Uganda and Guinea, both with three points.

written by @enock katamba

enock katamba

Enock Katamba is a Ugandan Journalist and Founder of Uncovered UG, an independent digital news platform covering Uganda and international developments. He reports on politics, national affairs, entertainment, sports, business, education and other stories of public interest.