SPORT – Uganda Cranes team have defeated Congo 2-0 to keep its high chances of qualifying for the Afcon 2025 final tournament.
Goals from Kayondo in the 21st Minimute and Ssemugabi in the 86th minute saw the Cranes grab 3 crucial points at the Mandela National Stadium on Monday 9th September Evening.
Having Played 2 games, Uganda now leads group K with 4 points followed by Congo 3 points having won the first match. South Africa sits in the 3rd position and South Sudan 4th with a game to play against each other.
This evening’s three points for the Cranes means it needs to maintain its winning momentum to maintain the top seat or secure the second position in order to be among the final 24 teams to participate in the final tournament.
AFCON 2025 will be hosted by Morrocco (Qualification guaranteed) starting in December 2024 and ends in January 2025.
Remember, three East African Countries (Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania) are preparing themselves to host the 2027 AFCON tournament.
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