A look at Uganda's Near Misses at Making it Into AFCON Since 1978

Author:
NTV Uganda
Publisher:
NTV Uganda
Publication Date:
3 September 2016
Tags:
Uganda, Soccer

Now, Uganda will be hoping to end a nearly four-decade bondage by qualifying for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations finals tomorrow. The Cranes host Comoros at Mandela National Stadium knowing that a win will take them to the big time. Uganda has had litany of close shaves where it has come so close yet so far. Cranes fans will, however, hope that lightning does not strike twice. Tonight, we revisit some of the close shaves that fans hope do not see the light of day tomorrow.

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