Moses Waiswa (red) in action against Kenya in Machakos. Courtesy photo
Uganda Cranes will take on Kenya Harambee Stars in an international friendly set on Sunday, September 8 at Moi International Stadium, Kasarani.
The Cranes return to Kenya after 899 days since these sides last met on March 23, 2017 in a friendly.
Then, the Cranes were under Coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic.
Kenya took a lead in the 35th minute at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos with Michael Olunga on score-sheet – Olunga beat Habib Kavuma before directing a right footed shot to the bottom right corner past goalkeeper Benjamin Ochan.
The hosts continued to dominate proceedings and Micho was forced into substitutions at the start of the second half with Yasser Mugerwa and Brian Majwega.
Milton Karisa had a chance to level matters but he fired off target.
Micho then introduced Moses Waiswa, handing the debut to the youngster with Muzamir Mutyaba paving way in the 79th minute.
Waiswa picked from Karisa before firing with his right shot to leave Kenyan goalkeeper Patrick Matasi rooted on his line with just three minutes left on the clock.
Did you know?
The first encounter between Uganda and Kenya was in 1926 in the Gosage Cup (now CECAFA), game ended 1-1.
The two sides have met 76 times, Uganda takes the lion’s share with 32 wins against Kenya’s 22. They have shared spoils on 22 various occasions.
*Teams Used in 2017:
Kenya Starting XI:
Patrick Matasi, Musa Mohammed (Simon Mbugua 55’), Robinson Kamura, Brian Mandela, Aoud Omar, Anthony Akumu, Johanna Omollo (Osborne Monday 81’), Samuel Onyango (Bernard Mangoli 77’), Noah Wafula (John Makwatta 59’), Michael Olunga (Paul Were 60’) & Jesse Were
Unused Subs – David Okello, Kenneth Muguna,
Uganda Cranes starting XI:
Benjamin Ochan (GK), Nico Wakiro Wadada (Martin Kiiza 75’), Godfrey Walusimbi (Kirizestom Ntambi 65’), Murshid Jjuuko, Timothy Awany, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Emmanuel Okwi (Milton Karisa 70’), Muzamiru Mutyaba (Waiswa Moses 79’), Geofrey Serunkuma, Shafik Batambuze, Habib Kavuma
Unused subs – Isma Watenga (GK), Yassar Mugerwa, Brian Majwega
