Uganda Cranes put their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign back on track with a 1-0 win over visiting Guinea at Namboole thanks to Allan Okello’s magnificent strike from a free kick.
Our football writer, Ismael Kiyonga, rates the performance of each player as Uganda moved within three points of the leading pack.
Alionzi Nafian 6.0: He made a point-blank save to deny the Guineans an equaliser late in the game. Did well to tame dangerous crosses in the area. Made a genuine claim for the number one spot.
Elvis Bwomono 4.0: Appeared to struggle with an injury through the first half and was replaced at halftime.
Aziz Kayondo 6.5: Workhorse performance as he went to toe with Aliou Balde. Improved deliveries as well in the area.
Bevis Mugabi 6.0: Stood up to Dortmund’s Guirassy and rarely put a foot wrong.
Elio Capradossi 6.5: Strong performance at the back and commanded the backline well as the skipper.
Kenneth Ssemakula 5.0: Made some vital interceptions but his passing was wanting.
Ronald Ssekiganda 5.0: Like his partner, defensively okay but afraid to take the ball forward.
Allan Okello 7.5: Won the game with an exquisite free kick and was always willing to play that forward pass.
Travis Mutyaba 6.0: Won the free kick that resulted into the winner and had a few neat touches. Wasteful in possession, especially after the break.
Rogers Mato 4.5: Missed a good opportunity in the first half. Huffed and puffed but with no end result.
Shaban Muhammad 5.0: Guilty for missing a decent chance in the first half. Hold up play as a front man not the best.
Substitutions
Timothy Awany 6.0: Defensively solid and decent going forward on a few occasions. A big improvement on Bwomono
Calvin Kabuye 5.0: Better hold up play than Shaban who he replaced.
Jude Ssemugabi N/a
Hakim Kiwanuka N/a
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