Uganda continued their spectacular run in the course of the worldwide break with a 2-0 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in a pleasant at Soccer Metropolis, Johannesburg.
The Cranes wasted little time making their presence felt, taking the lead simply seven minutes into the competition by way of James Bogere.
Bogere’s early strike gave Uganda the right begin as they appeared to construct on Tuesday’s 1-0 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying victory towards Libya.
DR Congo pushed for a response however Uganda held agency to take their slim benefit into halftime.
The Cranes then prolonged their lead shortly after the restart, with Kelvin Boateng discovering the online three minutes into the second half to place Uganda firmly in management.
The victory comes on the finish of a productive week for Uganda, who at present lead AFCON qualifying Group H with 4 factors. They started their marketing campaign with a draw away to Tunisia earlier than edging Libya at residence.
Captain Denis Onyango, who featured within the win over Libya, was rested for the pleasant.
Boateng’s look was one other notable second, with the Ghana-born participant having just lately dedicated his worldwide future to Uganda. The ahead got here by way of the Proper to Dream Academy earlier than making the swap.
DR Congo additionally used the fixture to offer worldwide alternatives to a number of new faces, together with Ezechiel Banzuzi, Willy Kambwala, Jordy Makengo and Stephy Mavididi.
The 2 sides are scheduled to face one another once more at Soccer Metropolis on Monday, giving each groups one other alternative to evaluate their squads in the course of the worldwide window.
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