Total AFCON Qualifiers 2019 ▶ Uganda ?? vs Lesotho ?? â–¶Saturday 13th October 2018 â–¶Time: 4pm at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole â–¶Charges: 15,000/- (ordinary Tickets), 40,000/= (VIP), 150,000/= (VVIP) Kampala, Uganda | FUFA.CO.UG | The stage is set at the historic Mandela National Stadium as the mighty Uganda Cranes host Lesotho national football …
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