Uganda Cranes 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualification Hopes Over After Kenya Draw
November 11, 2021
Uganda Cranes XI v Kenya
The Uganda Cranes chances of qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar are OVER after registering 1-1 draw against Harambe Stars of Kenya at St.Mary’s Stadium Kitende this evening.
The Cranes came from behind to snatch a draw at home after Michael Olunga gave the visitors a lead in 60th minute. With two minutes to full time, Fahad Bayo scored an equalizer after Kenyan goalkeeper, Brian Bwire made a blunder.
Uganda Cranes’ hopes of qualifying were further dealt a blow after table leaders Mali managed to beat Rwanda 3-0 in Kigali.
With one fixture remaining, Mali have already advanced to third round where ten group winners from the second round will be drawn into five home-and-away ties.
The winners of each fixture will advance to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
As Group E stands after 5 matches, Mali are on top with 13 points, Uganda 9, Kenya 3 and Rwanda at the bottom with 1 point.
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