Danito NSUBUGA
Senegalese superstar Sadio Mane scored in the 5th minute to put an end to Uganda’s AFCON expedition.
The striker also missed a second half penalty in the 60th minute thanks to Denis Onyango’s heroics.
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The west Africans enjoyed a lion’s share of possession but the Cranes defence denied them from making it count.
Uganda were dealt a blow when defender Hassan Wasswa pulled a muscle that forced him off in the 18th minute.
Uganda’s best opportunity for a goal came through Emma Okwi who send a powerful shot but Alfred Gomis was equal to the challenge.
Senegal will now take on Benin who had earlier on shocked Morocco in the first match of the day.
Subs used
Timothy Awany for Hassan Wasswa 18′
Allan Kyambadde for Patrick Kaddu 54′
Allan Kateregga for Khalid Aucho 76′
