CHAN 2024 LIVE🔴: Uganda Cranes lead 2-0 against Niger at Namboole

Full-time | Uganda 🇺🇬 2–0 🇳🇪 Niger
Uganda Cranes march to the top of Group C with six points after a commanding performance at Namboole. Allan Okello (Man of the Match) opened the scoring before Joel Sserunjogi netted his first-ever goal in the Cranes jersey. Attendance: 34,180.
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90’+ | Uganda 🇺🇬 2-0 🇳🇪 Niger
We’re into 4 minutes of added time. Coach Morley Byekwaso makes his final shuffles of the night, bringing on Kizza Usama and Ivan Ahimbisibwe for Jude Ssemugabi and Reagan Mpande respectively. Uganda still lead Niger 2-0.
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86’ | Uganda 🇺🇬 2-0 🇳🇪 Niger
Uganda look set for their second win of CHAN 2024 tournament, still leading Niger 2-0 as the clock winds down at Namboole.
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78’ | Uganda 🇺🇬 2-0 🇳🇪 Niger
SUBSTITUTION 🔁
SC Villa’s Patrick Kakande comes on to replace Allan Okello for @UgandaCranes, with just 12 minutes left to play.
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74’ | Uganda 🇺🇬 2-0 🇳🇪 Niger
Less than 20 minutes to play, and the Cranes lead through goals from Allan Okello and Joel Sserunjogi. Victory tonight will keep Uganda top of Group C until Friday’s fixtures, when they rest. The final group clash comes on Monday against CHAN giants South Africa.
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55’ | Uganda 🇺🇬 2-0 🇳🇪 Niger
GOAAAAAAL! KCCA’s Joel Sserunjogi doubles the Cranes’ advantage with a composed finish, beautifully set up by Allan Okello. Namboole erupts!
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Second Half | Uganda 🇺🇬 1-0 🇳🇪 Niger
It’s an unchanged XI for the Cranes as we resume at Namboole. Niger also return with the two substitutions they made in the first half. Can Uganda Cranes seize control of their lead, or will Niger find a breakthrough?
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Halftime’ | Uganda 🇺🇬 1-0 🇳🇪 Niger
The Cranes dance into the break leading 1-0 and currently leading Group C. If they go on to win, it will be a matter of avoiding defeat at South Africa on Monday to secure qualification
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25’ | Uganda 🇺🇬 1-0 🇳🇪 Niger
Referee stops play to consult the VAR, and after a two-minute check, it is a penalty for Uganda, which Allan Okello scores from a rebound after his initial shot was saved by Niger Keeper Djibrilla Kassali
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15’ | Uganda 🇺🇬 0-0 🇳🇪 Niger
Lively start at Namboole as both sides test each other’s backlines, but no breakthrough yet in this Group C decider.
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Namboole, Kampala: Uganda Cranes are back at the Mandela National Stadium this evening for Matchday 3 of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, aiming to secure maximum points against Niger in their bid to qualify for the knockout stage.

Having bounced back from an opening day defeat with a strong 3-0 win over Guinea, the Cranes now need another victory to keep their tournament dreams alive.

Niger, also battling to progress from Group C, will test Uganda’s resilience and tactical adaptability. Coach Byekwaso has fielded an unchanged XI from the side that thumped Guinea on Friday.

Uganda Cranes Starting XI: Joel Mutakubwa (GK), Herbert Achai, Hilary Mukundane, Rogers Torach (C), Gavin Kizito, Enock Ssebagala, Joel Sserunjogi, Allan Okello, Jude Ssemugabi, Abdu Karim Watambala, Reagan Mpande

Substitutes: Denis Kiggundu (GK), Nicholas Mwere, Elvis Ngonde, Usama Arafat, Ivan Ahimbisibwe, Yunus Junior Sentamu, Lazaro Muhindo, Chrispas Kusiima (GK), Shafik Nana Kwikiriza, Gideon Odongo, Arnold Odong, Patrick Kakande

Niger Starting XI: M.T. Kassali (GK), Adamou, M. Papa, Ridouane, A. Kader, Chamsoudine, Harouna, Abdourahmane, Mohamed (C), Ali N., Latif Goumey

Despite a commanding 3-0 win over Guinea, Uganda now sit third in Group C, trailing Algeria and South Africa, who share 4 points each after the Bafana Bafana’s 2-1 victory over Guinea earlier today. Algeria rest today ahead of the final group matches and will be back in action against Guinea on Friday.