Tanzania beats Uganda Cranes to qualify for AFCON after 39 years

By Wilson Kakuru On Mar 24, 2019 1,650 0

Uganda Cranes captain Denis Onyango with a clearence during the Tanzanian game at Namboole lat year. Courtesy photo

Tanzania Taifa Stars are back to the prestigious Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals after 39 years of waiting following their 3 – 0 win over Uganda Cranes.

The Tanzanians beat Uganda Cranes 3-0 in the final group L AFCON 2019 qualifier in front of a fully packed National Stadium, Dar es Salaam on Sunday evening.

Goals from Saimon Happygod Msuva, Erasto Nyoni (penalty) and the team captain Ally Mbwana Samatta earned the Taifa Stars the memorable victory.

Msuva, a forward at Difaa El Jaadid lit up the 70,000 plus spectators with a low drive off the edge of the goal area on 20 minutes.

The defining moment arrived after a cross from the left by Abbas Mudathir was poorly cleared by Allan Kyambadde in the goal area.

The home side dominated a lion’s share of the ball possession in the opening half.

The Tanzanians were rewarded with a penalty when Kirizistom Ntambi held the ball played in by Mbwana Samatta five minutes into restart.