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Uganda, which is ranked 90th in the world, takes on the 196th-placed Somalia, underlining the gulf in supremacy.
Uganda Cranes will need a statement result against Somalia when the two meet in their second match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers later on Tuesday at the Berkane Municipal Stadium in Morocco.
Uganda, which is ranked 90th in the world, takes on the 196th-placed Somalia, underlining the gulf in supremacy.
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However, Cranes head coach Paul Put Joseph has warned against taking the game for granted, indicating that there's no easy games on the continent.
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“In Africa, there is no easy game. It will be a difficult game since Somalia is at home," Put said in the lead-up to the game.
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07:33 - 21.11.2023
World Cup Qualifiers: Time and where to watch Uganda's game against Somalia
It's a must-win encounter for Uganda, who lost their first match 2-1 to Guinea last Thursday.
Despite losing to Guinea 2-1 in the opening qualification match last Friday, the Cranes put up a spirited performance and could build on it for victory against Somalia.
"If we can bring the same character and motivation, we can pick a result. We have a good chance to get results.”
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09:26 - 21.11.2023
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But how is Put likely to assemble his team given the need for results and the so-called good football?
"The response from the players is excellent. The discipline and mentality are good. I don’t think we deserved to lose the game against Guinea. The players are ready to show again the good performance,” he summed
Meanwhile, skipper Khalid Aucho reiterated Put's mind, stressing that the Cranes must put up a proper fight for a win today.
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15:19 - 20.11.2023
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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.
“The players are motivated, and training has been good. Like the coach says, there is no easy game, but we shall fight for the points."
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Uganda sits second from the bottom in Group G with no points, while Somalia occupies the base.
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12:01 - 20.11.2023
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Algeria, which has six points, tops the group, while Guinea (three), Mozambique (three) and Botswana come in second, third and fourth, respectively.
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