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Uganda Cranes lost 2-1 in am intetnational friendly match played against Island nation Madagascar at the StarTimes stadium in Lugogo on Wednesday.

The loss came just days ahead of their crucial 2018 Fifa World cup qualifier clash against Ghana Blackstars who have been camping in Kenya

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) fc midfielder Muzamiru Mutyaba gave Cranes the lead after 28 minutes as Uganda took control of the game into the half time break.

Aerial action during the game. Emmanuel Okwi (7), Derrick Nsibambi (11) and Milton Karisa (23) in a challenge to head the ball fin search for a goal
Striker Edrisa Lubega (R) races to the ball during the first half

Rio Carlous Anoriananicinos  scored twice in the second half for the maximum points.

Carlous’ goals came in the 49th and 88th minutes to give Madagascar a famous victory.

Uganda Cranes’ technical team used two different teams for either halves.

Team captain and first choice goalkeeper Dennis Onyango was the only un-used substitute in the match.

Uganda Cranes XI vs Madagascar that started the practice match.
Madagascar team

Uganda is preparing for for the up-coming 2018 FIFA World Cup group E qualifier against Ghana Black Stars this Saturday at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (third from right) with the other officials at Lugogo watch the match proceedings
The technical team and the substitute players

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