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Sudan presented Uganda a good challenge in the first build-up match in Tunisia. Both preparing for the tournament, Uganda and Sudan settled for a 2-2 stalemate but with the Cranes throwing away their lead two times.
Cranes opened scoring in the first minute with Karim Watambala converting from close range.
However, just five minutes later through a spot kick. Muhammad Abdulrahman converted from the spot after Derrick Ndahiro had fouled in the box.
Ibrahim Orit restored the Cranes’ lead in the 13th minute with a bottom left corner to give Uganda the lead at half-time.
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In the 65th minute, Sudan were able to find the equalizer through Siddig Kuwa.
Micho made several changes including bring on James Begisa, Isa Mubiru, Najib Yiga, Nelson Ssenkatuka, Bright Anukani and Travis Mutyaba all coming on in the second half with Ashiraf Mandela, Ndahiro, Watambala, Moses Waiswa, Frank Ssebufu and Karisa paving way.
“We have been able to identify our strengths and grey areas. We created several chances but we couldn’t put them away. It is one area we need to address ahead of the next two friendlies,” he said.
Uganda Cranes face Cameroon and Mali on Thursday and Sunday in build-up matches before leaving Tunisia for Algeria.
Uganda is in group B alongside Democratic Republic of Congo, Senegal and Ivory Coast.