Farouk Miya Scores Cranes 1st AFCON goal since 1978

Uganda Cranes return to the Africa Cup of Nations after 39 years ended yesterday and was marked by a point and their 1st goal at the tournament since 1978 in the final game aginst Mali

The Cranes drew 1-1 with the Mali in the two countries last group match played at a waterlogged Stade D’Oyem following a down pour before the official warm up sessions.

Standard Liege’s midfielder Faruku Miya opened the scoring with a wonder strike from 25 yards after 69 minutes before Lille play maker Yves Bissouma quickly responded with a stunning free-kick three minutes later.

A point earned and a goal for the Cranes means they  leave the tournament after 39 years with at least a goal and a point.

Uganda and Mali have no more business in Gabon and now return home.

AFCON 2017 (Group D) Final Matches:

Uganda 1-1  Mali – Stade D’ Oyem

Ghana 0-1  Egypt – Port Gentil

Group D Final Group Standings (In Bold move to the next stage)

Team Name       Played      Wins      Draws       Points

1.Egypt                3                 2              1                 7

2.Ghana              3                 2              0                 6

3.Mali                  3                 0              2                 2

4.Uganda            3                 0               1                 1