π Full-Time β Algeria Outclass Uganda: The Desert Foxes lived up to their billing as tournament favourites, dispatching hosts Uganda with a commanding 3-0 victory. Despite a spirited spell from the Cranes in the second half, Algeriaβs class and composure proved too much. Uganda now faces an uphill task in Group C.
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π 86′ β Home Fans Losing Hope: With Uganda trailing 3-0 and only five minutes left to play, sections of the home crowd are beginning to stream out in disappointment. The Cranes’ second-half push has fallen flat, and Algeria are cruising toward a statement win in this CHAN 2024 duel.
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π 78′ β GOAL! Algeria Make It Three: The Cranes caught sleeping again on a counter attack as Algeria strike again; itβs now 3-0 in favour of the visitors. A clinical finish in the 78th minute puts the result seemingly out of reach for Uganda, who now need a miracle.
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π 76′ β GOAL! Algeria Double Their Lead: Abderrahmane Meziane Ben Tahar strikes to make it two for the Desert Foxes, capitalising on a lapse in Ugandaβs defence. With just less than 15 minutes left on the clock, the Cranes now face an uphill battle to get anything from this match.
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π 65′ β Uganda Turn Up the Intensity: With 25 minutes left to play, the Cranes are growing into the game and pushing hard for an equaliser. The home crowd is roaring behind them, visibly lifting the teamβs spirits as they begin to trouble the Algerian backline.
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βΈοΈ Half-Time β Algeria Lead at the Break: Algeria go into the interval with a narrow lead after a dominant first-half display. The Desert Foxes looked sharper in attack and forced several saves from Mutakubwa, while Uganda struggled to create clear chances with no such threat at Bouhalfaya. Itβs all to play for in the second half.
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π 45’+ β Five Minutes Added: The fourth official signals +5 minutes of stoppage time at the end of the first half. Uganda will need to stay sharp as Algeria look to double their lead before the break.
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π 36′ β GOAL! Algeria Strike First: Algeria take the lead through their captain Ayoub Ghezala, who breaks the deadlock with a well-timed finish past Joel Mutakubwa. The Cranes are now trailing in front of the home crowd with just minutes into the break.
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π 22′ β Algeria Turn Up the Heat: The North African giants are dominating possession and piling pressure on Uganda’s backline. Goalkeeper Mutakubwa has been called into action multiple times, but the Cranes are holding on. Still goalless.
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Namboole, Uganda: The high-stakes CHAN 2024 Group C duel between Uganda and Algeria has kicked off at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, with both naming strong starting lineups for the promising clash.
Uganda Cranes head coach Morley Byekwaso named captain Allan Okello in the starting XI, leading a side determined to make history on home soil. Okello, who is featuring in his maiden CHAN tournament, is joined in midfield by Enock Ssebagala and Patrick Kakande.
The Cranes are relying on the experience of goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa between the posts, with a backline composed of Arnold Odong, Gideon Odongo, Gavin Mugweri Kizito, and Rogers Torach.
Jude Ssemugabi, Emmanuel Anyama, and Joel Sserunjogi make up a competitive midfield engine, adding an extra bite in the attack.
Meanwhile, Algeria’s head coach, Madjid Bougherra, has fielded a strong side led by captain Ayoub Ghezzala, with Zakaria Bouhalfaya guarding the goal. The North African giants are looking to their disciplined backline of Adem Alilet, Ilyesi Cheti, and Mohammed Halaimia to contain Ugandaβs home advantage.
Messala Merbah, Zakaria Draoui, and Boukerchaoui start in midfield, while the dangerous Abderrahmane Meziane, Belhocini, and Mahious will look to break through Ugandaβs defence
Uganda Cranes Starting XI vs Algeria: Joel Mutakubwa, Arnold Odong, Gideon Odongo, Rogers Ochaki Torach, Gavin Mugweri Kizito, Enock Ssebaggala, Joel Sserunjogi, Allan Okello, Emmanuel Anyama, Patrick Kakande, Jude Ssemugabi.
Tonightβs clash marks the second match in Group C, which also includes South Africa, Guinea, and Niger. The earlier clash (5 pm) saw Guinea gasp a late winner against Niger, courtesy of Mohamed Bangoura II.
Uganda is seeking its first-ever progression past the group stage, while Algeria is aiming to assert continental dominance after finishing as runners-up in the 2022 edition.
Kick-off is already underway under the lights at the refurbished Mandela National Stadium.
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