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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes built on their fine start to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers by hammering Republic of Congo 2-0 at newly rebuilt Mandela National stadium Monday night. Goals came in via Aziizi Kayondo in the 21st before Jude Ssemugabi sealed it late in the game.
Coach Paul Put’s boys now go top of Group K in the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. They ended Congo Brazzaville’s brief stay top of Group K after a 1-0 victory over South Sudan a few days ago, while Uganda Cranes earlier also managed a 2-2 draw against South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Paul Put had said before kick-off that, “It is always very important to try and win all your home matches and then go away and battle for some points too.”
The newly launched Uganda Cranes jersey was used for the second time with goalkeeper Isima Watenga donning red and black while the outfield players wore yellow with stripes.
Uganda Cranes Starting XI
sima Watenga, Kenneth Semakula, Abdu Aziizi Kayondo, Bevis Mugabi, Elio Capradossi,Rogers Mato, Khalid Aucho, Ronald Ssekiganda, Muhammed Shaban, Travis Mutyaba, Denis Omedi
Subs: Alionzi Nafian Legason (G.K), Charles Lukwago (G.K), Jude Ssemugabi, Isaac Muleme, Stephen Desse Mukwala, Hope Calvin Ddamulira Kabuye, Allan Okello, Joel Sserunjogi, Elvis Bwomono, Joackim Ojera, Joseph Benson Ochaya, Halidi Lwaliwa
Congo XI: Pavelh Ndzila (G.K), Morgan Paul Poaty, Silvere Ganvoula Mboussy (Captain), Ryan Maxime Destin Bidounga, Bryan Jacques Passi, Pontaillier Jose Fred Dembi, Mons Rogeani Andre Bassousmina, Chandrel Geraud Massanga Matondo, Merveil Valthy Streeker Ndockyt, Antoine Makoumbou, Yhoan Many Andzouana
Subs: Christoffer Henri Mafoumbi (G.K), Owen Cesaire Rodrique Matimbou (G.K), Prince Vinny Ibara Doniama, Vieljeux Prestige Mboungou, Romaric Prestige Etou Thomaso, Glid Geordon Otanga Mvouo, Francis Nzaba, Beni Makouana, William Mbongo Hondermarck, Elie Andzouono, Janard Berlohd Mbemba Kambamba
STANDINGS
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
| 1 | Uganda | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 4 | |
| 2 | Congo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 3 | |
| 3 | South Africa | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| 4 | South Sudan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | 0 |
A big W!
Uganda 2-0 Congo#UGACGO | #AFCONQ2025 pic.twitter.com/V4TfDWSnD0
— Uganda Cranes (@UgandaCranes) September 9, 2024
Well deserved home win for you our fans tonight, your support was amazing 🇺🇬❤
📸 @ToniKamau10 pic.twitter.com/IxQ8roLcft
— Allan Okello (@AllanOkello8) September 9, 2024
The after party is on here at Mandela National Stadium courtesy of @UgandaCranes official beer partner @NileSpecial. pic.twitter.com/ytcHVLUcB7
— FUFA (@OfficialFUFA) September 9, 2024
Absolutely HUGE result today. We were unfortunate last week on Friday but picked a vital point. We never gave up hopefully this continues and we can build on this momentum and get better as the team starts to gel! 💯 🇺🇬 pic.twitter.com/ID0byNrnDm
— Dennis Onyango 🇺🇬 (@masindeonyango) September 9, 2024
The two goals that @UgandaCranes scored today against Congo.#AFCON2025Q #UGACGO pic.twitter.com/d8Mkz2Q35u
— FUFA (@OfficialFUFA) September 9, 2024
Congratulations Uganda Cranes upon your victory this evening at Namboole stadium.@JanetMuseveni@AmamaMbabazi@StateHouseUg @OgwangOgwang@MosesMagogo @OfficialFUFA pic.twitter.com/cAQe35nUBB
— Edward Ssekandi (@ESsekandi) September 9, 2024
Allan Okello cooked here🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/rhEFaoFP3G
— Pages 🇺🇬 (@EddiePages) September 9, 2024
