Uganda edged South Sudan 2-1 in Group K, with an own goal from Alfred Leku proving decisive.
Denis Omedi gave the Cranes an early lead in the 15th minute, only for Yohanna Juma to equalize for South Sudan in the 21st minute with a stunning strike.
Uganda capitalized on a defensive mix-up in the 66th minute, with Leku’s own goal giving the Cranes their third win of the campaign.
Uganda now tops the group with 10 points, while South Sudan remains bottom with 0 points from four games.
Denis Omedi’s early strike had been cancelled out by a well taken goal by Yohanna Juma goal as the first half ended in a stalemate.
In 73′ Uganda got the second goal which was scored by Alfred Leku’s own goal. This came from the cranes continuous efforts that started from the 69′ when Put’s men pressed their opponent and get closer to their second goal of the match.
In 76′ South Sudan presses looking to go for the equalizer but Uganda defends very well and looks very difficult.
In the 86′ South Sudan begun to fall into despair as they were unable to be more effective and tie the match. Uganda has the ball and plays all over the field looking to run down the clock.
In the 63′ Uganda already had 11 shots on goal, while South Sudan had just 4 shots on goal.
