FIFA 2022 World Cup Qualifiers (Group E)
Kenya Vs Uganda – Thursday, Sept 2, 2021 at 4:00pm (Live on KBC and Azam 2)
Kenya Harambee Stars will today host the Uganda Cranes as the two regional giants battle in the opening fixture of the FIFA 2022 World Cup Qualifiers.
The match to be played at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Thursday, 2nd September 2021 and will be held behind closed doors due to the Covid-19 strict regulations.
The last two meetings between these two friendly countries ended in stalemates, 1 goal apiece per side on 23rd March 2017 and lately 8th September 2019.
By and large, Uganda Cranes still enjoy the advantage with most wins (32) over Kenya in the 77 meetings since 1926. Kenya has won 22 times and the draws are 23.
Today’s meeting will be the first time ever that the two neighbouring countries are facing off in any FIFA World Cup qualifier with many clashes coming in the CECAFA cup, African Cup of Nations, Castle Cup and international friendly matches.
This will be the first major match for Uganda Cranes since the retirement of former captain Denis Onyango, midfielders Michael Azira and Hassan Wasswa Mawanda.
Uganda will look to rely on experienced stars in the squad such as skipper Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Khalid Aucho, Isaac Muleme, Murushid Juuko, Joseph Benson Ochya, Denis Iguma and Derrick Nsibambi.
Cranes Head coach Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic believes Uganda Cranes will utilize on the slightest details to get the maximum points.
“Derbies are always determined by the slightest details. We want to pay keen attention to such details and win the game” Micho disclosed.
Team captain Okwi urged teammates to work as a unit so as to get maximum points in the game.
“We are here in Kenya and shall need maximum teammates for the victory” Okwi noted.
Available Squads:
Uganda Cranes:
Goalkeepers: Isima Watenga (Chippa United, South Africa), Charles Lukwago (KCCA, Uganda), Joel Mutakubwa (Express, Uganda)
Defenders: Isaac Muleme (Viktoria Žižkov, Czech Republic), Mustapha Kizza (CF Montréal, Canada), Enock Walusimbi (Express, Uganda), Joseph Benson Ochaya (TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers, Uganda), Murushid Juuko (Express, Uganda), Innocent Wafula (Mbarara City, Uganda), Denis Iguma (KCCA, Uganda), Gavin Kizito Mugweri (SC Villa, Uganda), Abdul Aziizi Kayondo (Vipers, Uganda)
Midfielders: Khalid Aucho (Young Africans, Tanzania), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Vipers, Uganda), Moses Waiswa (Super Sport United, South Africa), Ibrahim Orit (Vipers, Uganda),
Forwards: Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha, Egypt), Yunus Sentamu (Vipers, Uganda), Milton Karisa (Vipers, Uganda), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi – Captain, Richard Basangwa (Vipers, Uganda), Steven Desse Mukwala (URA, Uganda)
Kenya Harambee Stars:
Goalkeepers: Ian Otieno (Zesco United, Zambia), James Saruni (Ulinzi Stars, Kenya), Joseph Okoth (KCB, Kenya), Brian Bwire (Kariobangi Sharks, Kenya), Brandon Obiero (Kariobangi Sharks)
Defenders: Joseph Okumu (KAA Gent, Belgium), Eric Ouma (AIK, Sweden), Eugene Asike (Tusker, Kenya), Nashon Alembi (KCB, Kenya), Harun Shakava (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Andrew Juma (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Siraj Mohammed (Bandari, Kenya), Clyde Senaji (AFC Leopards, ), Frank Odhiambo (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Bolton Omwenga (Nairobi City Stars, Kenya), Daniel Sakari (Kariobangi Sharks, Kenya), Baraka Badi (KCB, Kenya)
Midfielders: Richard Odada (Red Star Belgrade, Serbia), Duke Abuya (Nkana, Zambia), Duncan Otieno (Lusaka Warriors, Zambia), Lawrence Juma (Sofapaka, Kenya), Kenneth Muguna (Azam, Tanzania), Kevin Kimani (Wazito, Kenya), Patillah Omoto (Kariobangi Sharks, Kenya), Enock Momanyi (FC Talanta, Kenya), Jackson Macharia (Tusker, Kenya), Eric Johanna (Jonkopings Sondra IF, Sweden), Boniface Muchiri (Tusker, Kenya), Abdallah Hassan (Bandari, Kenya)
Forwards: Michael Olunga (Al-Duhail, Qatar), Masud Juma (Difaâ Hassani El Jadidi, Morocco), Cliffton Miheso (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Erick Kapaito (Kariobangi Sharks, Kenya), Elvis Rupia (AFC Leopards), Samuel Onyango (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Benson Omalla (Gor Mahia, Kenya)
Previous meetings:
- 01 May 1926 Kenya 1-1 Uganda (CECAFA Cup)
- 03 May 1926 Kenya 2-1 Uganda (CECAFA Cup)
- 30 Apr 1937 Uganda 9-2 Kenya (CECAFA Cup)
- 05 Aug 1961 Kenya 0-1 Uganda (Africa Cup of Nations)
- 23 Sep 1961 Uganda 0-0 Kenya (Africa Cup of Nations)
- 29 Oct 1961 Uganda 2-0 Kenya (Africa Cup of Nations)
- 05 Jan 1962 Kenya 0-1 Uganda (International Friendly)
- 07 Jan 1962 Uganda 0-1 Kenya (International Friendly)
- 06 Sep 1964 Kenya 0-1 Uganda (East African Cup)
- 18 Oct 1964 Uganda 3-2 Kenya (Independence Tournament)
- 28 Feb 1965 Uganda 3-1 Kenya (Africa Cup of Nations)
- 28 Feb 1965 Kenya 3-0 Uganda (Africa Cup of Nations)
- 28 Sep 1965 Uganda 2-3 Kenya (International Friendly)
- 30 Sep 1965 Uganda 2-2 Kenya (International Friendly)
- 05 Mar 1966 Uganda 2-3 Kenya (International Friendly)
- 03 Apr 1966 Kenya 3-3 Uganda (International Friendly)
- 30 Nov 1966 Kenya 0-0 Uganda (International Friendly)
- 30 Nov 1966 Uganda 1-2 Kenya (International Friendly
- 30 Jun 1967 Kenya 3-1 Uganda (International Friendly)
- 30 Jun 1967 Uganda 2-1 Kenya (Africa Cup of Nations)
- 31 Jul 1967 Kenya 3-3 Uganda (Africa Cup of Nations)
- 30 Sep 1967 Kenya 3-1 Uganda (CECAFA Cup)
- 04 Oct 1969 Uganda 1-0 Kenya (CECAFA Cup)
- 29 Sep 1970 Uganda 2-1 Kenya (CECAFA Cup
- 10 Jun 1972 Kenya 2-0 Uganda (International Friendly)
- 31 Oct 1972 Uganda 1-0 Kenya (International Friendly)
- 16 Sep 1973 Uganda 1-0 Kenya (Africa Cup of Nations)
- 30 Sep 1973 Kenya 1-2 Uganda (Africa Cup of Nations)
- 04 Nov 1975 Kenya 1-1 Uganda (CECAFA Cup)
- 30 Nov 1977 Kenya 1-3 Uganda (CECAFA Cup)
- 09 Nov 1978 Uganda 1-0 Kenya (CECAFA Cup)
- 19 Nov 1978 Kenya 2-0 Uganda (CECAFA Cup)
- 07 Nov 1979 Kenya 3-1 Uganda (CECAFA Cup)
- 24 Nov 1981 Kenya 1-0 Uganda (CECAFA Cup)
- 27 Nov 1982 Uganda 1-1 Kenya (CECAFA Cup)
- 12 Nov 1983 Kenya 2-1 Uganda (CECAFA Cup)
- 15 Dec 1984 Kenya 1-3 Uganda (CECAFA Cup)
- 28 Jul 1985 Kenya 0-1 Uganda (International Friendly)
- 11 Oct 1985 Kenya 0-0 Uganda (CECAFA Cup)
- 11 Oct 1986 Uganda 3-1 Kenya (International Friendly)
- 11 Oct 1987 Uganda 3-1 Kenya (International Friendly)
- 02 Dec 1989 Kenya 2-1 Uganda (CECAFA Cup)
- 09 Dec 1990 Uganda 2-2 Kenya (CECAFA Cup)
- 04 Dec 1991 Uganda 1-3 Kenya (CECAFA Cup)
- 15 Nov 1992 Kenya 1-1 Uganda (CECAFA Cup)
- 01 Jul 1993 Uganda 0-0 Kenya (International Friendly)
- 04 Jul 1993 Uganda 1-0 Kenya (International Friendly)
- 05 Dec 1994 Kenya 0-1 Uganda (CECAFA Cup)
- 02 Dec 1995 Uganda 0-0 Kenya (CECAFA Cup)
- 25 May 1996 Uganda 1-1 Kenya (International Friendly)
- 27 Nov 1996 Uganda 2-0 Kenya (CECAFA Cup)
- 18 Jul 1998 Uganda 3-3 Kenya (International Friendly)
- 16 Apr 2000 Uganda 2-2 Kenya (International Friendly)
- 28 Oct 2000 Kenya 1-1 Uganda (Four Nations Castle Lager Cup – East Africa)
- 24 Oct 2001 Kenya 0-0 Uganda (Four Nations Castle Lager Cup (East Africa)
- 03 Aug 2002 Kenya 0-0 Uganda (International Friendly
- 26 Oct 2002 Kenya v Uganda W 1-1 Four Nations Castle Lager Cup (East Africa)
- 12 Dec 2002 Uganda 1-3 Kenya (CECAFA Cup)
- 21 Dec 2002 Uganda 0-0 Kenya (African Games)
- 16 Mar 2003 Kenya 2-2 Uganda (International Friendly)
- 04 Dec 2003 Uganda 1-1 Kenya (CECAFA Cup)
- 07 Aug 2004 Uganda 1-1 Kenya (International Friendly)
- 18 Aug 2004 Kenya 4-1 Uganda (International Friendly)
- 18 Dec 2007 Uganda 1-1 Kenya (CECAFA Cup)
- 13 Jan 2009 Kenya 0-1 Uganda (CECAFA Cup)
- 07 Dec 2009 Kenya 0-1 Uganda (CECAFA Cup)
- 09 Oct 2010 Kenya 0-0 Uganda (Africa Cup of Nations)
- 05 Dec 2010 Uganda 2-0 Kenya (CECAFA Cup)
- 08 Oct 2011 Uganda 0-0 Kenya (Africa Cup of Nations)
- 24 Nov 2012 Uganda 1-0 Kenya (CECAFA Cup)
- 08 Dec 2012 Uganda 2-1 Kenya (CECAFA Cup)
- 22 Nov 2015 Kenya 2-0 Uganda (CECAFA Cup)
- 05 Dec 2015 Uganda 1-0 Kenya (CECAFA Cup)
- 23 Mar 2017 Kenya 1-1 Uganda (International Friendly)
- 08 Sep 2019 Kenya 1-1 Uganda (International Friendly)
Do you have a story or an opinion to share? Email us on: [email protected] Or join the Daily Express WhatsApp channel for all the latest news and trends or join the Telegram Channel for the latest updates.
