Uganda Cranes hold the advantage in their CHAN qualifier against Rwanda after winning the first-leg 3-0 at the St Marys Stadium.
KCCA striker Muzamir Mutyaba scored a brace in the first half and Derrick Nsibambi extended the advantage in the second-half.
Cranes threatened early, as experience in Milton Karisa directed a free-kick into the arms of goalkeeper Nzarora Marcel.
The deadlock was broken by Mutyaba in the 14th minute of the game when the 23-year-old forward slotted in a well taken penalty.
For Rwanda, Manzi Thierry had a shot on goal midway through the stanza, while Mukunzi Yannick headed wide shortly before half-hour mark.
Red hot Muzamir Mutyaba made it 2-0 for Uganda in 29th minute after a beautiful with Milton Karisa.
Coming out for the second period, the visitors pushed for an equaliser and Cranes lived dangerously but eventually got the ball clear following a goal mouth scramble.
At the other end a good move afforded Nsibambi the space to shoot but he directed his effort wide of goal.
When given another opportunity in the 56th minute he did not disappoint as Mutyaba Muzamir picked up Moses Waiswa’s pass to set up Derrick Nsimbabi to score his fourth in the colours of the national team.
The Kigali Stadium in the capital of Rwanda plays host to the second-leg match next Saturday 19th August in a match that will determine the team that will make it to the finals that will held in Kenya early next year.
Line ups:
Uganda Cranes XI: Ismael Watenga (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Isaac Muleme, Paul Musamali, Savio Kabugo, Bernard Muwanga (Captain), Milton Karisa, Moses Waiswa, Derrick Nsibambi, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Shafiq Kagimu
Subs: Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Rashid Toha, Deus Bukenya, Erisa Ssekisambu, Paul Mucureezi, Tom Masiko, Muhammed Shaban
Rwanda Starting XI vs Uganda:18. Nzarora Marcel (GK), 4. Bizimana Ajihad,2. Bukongoza Aimable,17. Manzi Thierry,16. Nsabimana Aimable,3. Imanishimwe Emmanuel ,14. Iradukunda Eric,13. Niyonzima Olivier,6. Mukunzi Yannick,9. Mubumbyi Barnabe, 11. Nshuti Dominique Savio,
Sub’s : 1. Kimennyi Yve (GK),15. Kayumba Soter ,08. Bishira Latifa ,12. Muvandimwe J ,10. Muhire Kevin, 07. Biramahire Abbeddy,05.Nshimiyimana Amran
