There was nothing to separate the 2 sides Rwanda and Uganda on Monday night when they shared minimal points at Stade de la Reunification in Douala on Monday night.
The two neighbours Rwanda and Uganda failed to pick maximum points from their opening game in the Total CHAN 2020. The East African derby ended in a goalless draw with nothing of a difference between the 2 sides. miss out
2019 CECAFA Champions, Uganda suffered an early injury in the 12th minute and KCCA striker and Uganda Premier League top scorer Brain Aheebwa had to supersede 2019/2020 League Champions, Vipers SC right-winger Milton Karisa.
Rwanda side, Amavubi came close to taking the lead with more chances to score than opponent Uganda. AS Kigali attacking mid-fielder Muhadjili Hakizimana took a screamer 25 meters from the goal to hit the crossbar and out. Jacques had another header off the woodwork in the 42nd minute.
Amavubi’s right back, Fitina Omborenga was named man of the match following an outstanding performance for his side.
Rwandan tactician, Vincent Mashami thought his side Amavubi had the game. “We had the opportunities to kill the game in the first half. 2 or 3 actions that should have led to us taking the lead but unfortunately they hit the crossbar. It was clear that we were thirsty, we tried to lead the game but it didn’t work out,” he said.
Uganda coach understands that his players can get back together for better performance. “But it is all about putting the players back together, getting back to the training field, and really it is a case of removing the fear from the players,” he said.
Uganda Starting XI: Charles Lukwago (GK), Paul Willa, Mustafa Mujuzi, Patrick Mbowa, Aziz Kayondo, Shafiq Kagimu, Joachim Ojera, Bright Anukani, Abdul Karim Watambala, Milton Karisa, Vianney Ssekajugo.
Rwanda Starting XI: Olivier Kwizera (GK), Fitina Omborenga, Ange Mutsinzi, Thierry Manzi, Emmanuel Imanishimwe, Olivier Niyonzima, Rashid Kalisa, Bertrand Iradukunda, Muhadjiri Hakizimana, Dominique Savio Nshuti, Jacques Tuyisenge.
Rwanda and Uganda are in Group C together with Morocco and Togo. Morocco managed to bag 3 points from Togo through a penalty converted by Wydad Casablanca Midfielder Yahya Jabrane. Morocco leads the group, Rwanda and Uganda share 1 point and Togo sits at the bottom with no point yet.
On 22nd January 2020, Rwanda’s Amavubi faces Morocco at 19:00 EAT (18:00 Rwanda Time) and Uganda meet Togo 22:00 EAT.
