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Uganda Cranes during a training session yesterday ahead of today's game against Somalia
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Put Warns Cranes Against Complacency Ahead of Somalia Clash
The head coach of the Uganda Cranes, Paul Put, has cautioned his players against complacency as they prepare to face Somalia in a FIFA World Cup qualifier this evening. Uganda will host the Somalia national team, The Ocean Stars, in Matchday 8 of the qualifiers at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, at 7:00 pm.
Uganda Cranes beat Mozambique 4-0 on Friday
Put urged his squad to approach the game with seriousness and respect for the opponents.
“We expect no easy game because there are no easy games in Africa. We have to be ready, just like we were against Mozambique, and aim for a positive result,” Put told the press.
FUFA President Hon. Moses Magogo echoed the coach’s sentiments, warning the team not to take Somalia lightly.
Uganda Cranes players and officials during a meeting with FUFA president Moses Magogo
Magogo, accompanied by Hon. David Kabanda, visited the Cranes’ camp yesterday, where he shared lunch with the players, congratulated them on their victory over Mozambique, and held a brief motivational meeting.
Uganda beat Mozambique 4-0, with goals from Rogers Mato (2), Allan Okello, and Elio Capradossi, a result that lifted the Cranes to second place in Group G with 12 points and a +3 goal difference, six points behind leaders Algeria.
Uganda Cranes beat Mozambique 4-0 on Friday
A win against Somalia tonight will strengthen Uganda’s hold on second place with 15 points and keep their hopes of qualifying for the global showpiece alive, depending on results from other groups.
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