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And forward Fahad Bayo, who netted Uganda's consolation against Guinea, has underlined his optimism the team is ready to mount a fight and respond against the fellow CECAFA side.
Uganda Cranes will need to instantly bounce back from Friday's heartbreak against Guinea when they visit Somalia in the second World Cup qualification game.
The Cranes fell to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of the Guineans but now have a chance to respond on Tuesday at the Berkane Municipal Stadium.
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And forward Fahad Bayo, who netted Uganda's consolation against Guinea, has underlined his optimism the team is ready to mount a fight and respond against the fellow CECAFA side.
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11:14 - 18.11.2023
FOOTBALL World Cup Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put disappointed with refereeing in defeat to Guinea
Uganda's head coach, Paul Put Joseph, has expressed his disappointment with Congo Brazzaville referee Nkounkou Mvoutou Jessie Oved on the decision.
"We've managed to correct our mistakes and are ready for the next game against Somalia," Bayo said in the lead to the Tuesday game.
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08:42 - 18.11.2023
World Cup Qualifiers: Fahad Bayo equals David Obua's incredible scoring record
Astonishingly, Bayo's four goals have come in five World Cup qualification matches and carry a weight of seven points for Uganda.
"The boys are ready for the game," he reiterated before adding: "As a striker, it wasn't enough against Guinea, but I just have to keep scoring goals."
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Bayo's goal on Friday made it four strikes for the poacher in five World Cup qualifiers (including the 2022 World Cup qualification campaign).
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12:01 - 20.11.2023
FOOTBALL Coach Livingstone Mbabazi claims Arua Hill ownership, lists club for sale
Mbabazi, who has stated he took over as the majority shareholder, has subsequently put the club on the market for a worthy buyer, who will come in handy as a solution to the current financial woes.
The feat had him tie with the legendary David Obua as the players with the most goals in World Cup qualifying history.
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13:11 - 20.11.2023
Nestory Irankunda: New Bayern signing chooses Burundi over Tanzania, Australia
The fleet-footed attacker was born on February 9, 2006, in Kigoma, Tanzania, to Burundian parents, to a rideshare father, Gideon Irankunda and a mother, Dafroza.
"I will keep scoring more goals so we can win our next games," the MFK Vyskov goal-scorer said.
The Tuesday game is a must-win encounter for the Cranes, should they hope to stand any chances of making the finals of the global showpiece.
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09:29 - 20.11.2023
FOOTBALL Arua Hill appoint controversial chairman to save their troubles
He also served in a similar role as his latest one at Busoga United, a spell that had him locked in controversies with club patron Hope Diana Nyago.
In Group G, Uganda sits fifth with no points, while Somalia occupies the base. Algeria (six), Guinea (three), Mozambique (three), and Botswana (none), who are the other members of the group, lie first, second, third and fourth, respectively.
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