By Robert Kayindi James
Uganda Cranes and the Harambe Stars of Kenya fired blanks in an international friendly match played on Tuesday evening at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
The two sides were both goal shy in the opening half of the game without clear cut scoring opportunities created while second half efforts were also fruitless.
For the fans in the stadium, it was a replay of the 8th October, 2011 scenes when Kenya held Uganda to a goalless draw at the same venue to deny them an opportunity to reach the 2012 AFCON finals.
Now the fans who are warming up for the eagerly awaited duel against Comoros will be hoping to see a better Cranes in offense come Sunday, September 4th at Namboole.
Team Line Ups:
Uganda Cranes XI: Salim Jamal Magoola (G.K), Nicholas Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Murushid Jjuuko, Isaac Isinde, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Moses Oloya, Aucho Khalid, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Yunus Sentamu, Geofrey Massa (Captain)
Subs: Ismael Watenga (G.K), Tonny Mawejje, William Luwagga Kizito, Faruku Miya, Vincent Kayizzi Walugembe, Ivan Ntege, Joseph Benson Ochaya, Erisa Ssekisambu, Geofrey Sserunkuma, Edrisa Lubega, Timoth Dennis Awany, Benjamin Ochan (G.K)
Kenya Harambee Stars XI: Bonifance Olouch (G.K), David Owino, Brian Mandela, David Ochieng, Eric Ouma, Victor Wanyama, Anthony Akumu, Eric Johana, Francis Kahata, Ayub Timbe, Jesse Were
Subs: David Okello, Abdul Omar, John Kipkemboi, Ismail Gonza, Michael Olunga, Mark Maxwatta, John Ayunga