Micho Loses First Match On Return As Ethiopia Defeats Uganda Cranes

August 29, 2021
Yunus Sentamu (In White)attempting to control the ball

Yunus Sentamu (In White)attempting to control the ball

Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojević has lost his first match on return as Cranes head coach following 2-1 defeat to Ethiopia at the Bahir Dar Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

A goal in each half from Nasir Abubeker and Abel Yelew inspired the Walia Stars to victory.

Second half substitute Yunus Sentamu pulled back a consolation for the visitors.

Sentamu was one of the six players introduced in the second half.

At the kick off of the final stanza, Sentamu replaced Abdu Lumala, goalkeeper Charles Lukwago took over Isima Watenga’s slot and Enock Walusimbi was rested for Ibrahim Orit.

Midfielder Khalid Aucho later paved way for youngster Bobosi Byaruhanga in the 63rd minute.

Six minutes later, captain Emmanuel Arnold Okwi was withdrawn and Richard Basangwa took over before the final change was made as Moses Waiswa got displaced by Shafik Kuchi Kagimu.

Uganda Cranes XI Vs Ethiopia: [L-R Standing] – Khalid Aucho, Halid Lwaliwa, Denis Iguma, Murushid Juuko, Joseph Benson Ochaya, Isima Watenga and Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Captain). Front Row – Moses Waiswa, Milton Karisa, Abdu Lumala and Enock Walusimbi

Six players were unused substitutes; goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa, Gavin Kizito Mugweri, Abdul Aziizi Kayondo, Kenneth Ssemakula, Steven Desse Mukwala and Innocent Wafula.

Two others; Tadeo Lwanga and Martin Kizza were not considered for the match due to injury and mere rest respectively.

Shemeles Bekele exchange badges with Emmanuel Arnold Okwi as the referees keep a keen eye

Uganda Cranes XI: Isima Watenga (46’ Charles Lukwago), Enock Walusimbi (’46 Ibrahim Orit), Joseph Benson Ochaya, Halid Lwaliwa, Murushid Juuko, Denis Iguma, Khalid Aucho (63’ Bobosi Byaruhanga), Moses Waiswa (84’ Shafik Kuchi Kagimu), Abdu Lumala (46’ Yunus Sentamu), Milton Karisa, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi – Captain (69’ Richard Basangwa)

Subs Not Used: Joel Mutakubwa (G.K), Gavin Kizito Mugweri, Abdul Aziizi Kayondo, Kenneth Ssemakula, Steven Desse Mukwala, Innocent Wafula

Not available: Tadeo Lwanga and Martin Kizza

Ethiopia XI: Fasil Gebremicheal (G.K), Shemeles Bekele (Captain), Desta Yohannes, Yared Baye, Asrat Tonjo, Magiot Debebe, Gatoch Panom, Bezabele Meleyu, Nasir Abubeker, Gebremicheal Amanuel, Abel Yelew

Subs: Jemal Tasew (G.K), Frew Getahune (G.K), Suleman Hamid, Surefel Dagnachew, William Solomon, Cherenet Gugusa, Shemeket Gugusa, Amanuel Yohannes, Menaf Awel, Solomon Tefese, Alemu Fitum, Yihun Endeshaw

Uganda Cranes used Ethiopian friendly to prepare for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Kenya and Mali.

Uganda Cranes delegation sets off for Nairobi on Monday evening aboard Ethiopian Airlines.

Advance party head Paul Mukatabala is already in Nairobi ready to receive the team.

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