The Monitor (Kampala)

Uganda/Angola: Cranes Blast Antelopes 3-0

4 September 2010
Algeria got their first look at goal against Tanzania when Abdelkader Ghezzal, seen in action in the Cup of Nations in January, controlled a free kick with his knee before volleying the ball straight at the opposing keeper. (Photo Courtesy Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images-Stanbic)

Uganda Cranes got off to a winning start in the African Nations Cup opener at Namboole Stadium on Saturday.

Goals from Hearts midfielder David Obua, Andy Mwesigwa and Geoffrey Sserunkuma gave them a 3-0 victory over the Black Antelopes of Angola.

Ugandan Skipper Ibrahim Sekagya was at the heart of the defence joined by Andy Mwesigwa, Simeon Masaba and left back Godfrey Walusimbi.

Ugandan international goalkeeper Denis Onyango pulled off number of brilliant saves.

Tagged: Angola, Central Africa, East Africa, Soccer, Southern Africa, Sport, Uganda

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