Matooke Republic
Thursday, October 16, 2025
  • Home
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Gossip
  • Features
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Health
  • Photos
  • Relationships
Matooke Republic
  • Home
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Gossip
  • Features
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Health
  • Photos
  • Relationships
No Result
View All Result
Matooke Republic
No Result
View All Result

What does Uganda Cranes’ draw to Zimbabwe mean for the country?

William Kasoba by William Kasoba
June 27, 2019
in Sports
Reading Time: 2 mins read
18
SHARES
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Faruku Miya and Emmanuel Okwi fighting for the balls with Zimbabwe player

Uganda Cranes is now one point away from confirming their qualification to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations’ round of 16 following a crucial point gained from one all draw with Zimbabwe Warriors in group A duel played at the Cairo International Stadium on Wednesday evening.

Emmanuel Arnold Okwi got an early lead for the Cranes before Khama Billiat scored the equalizer in the closing moments of the first half.

Uganda Cranes now has four points from two matches and will on Sunday face already qualified Egypt who defeated Democratic Republic of Congo 2-0 in the night.

RELATED POSTS

Jacob Kiplimo quits track races to focus fully on marathon running

Uganda Cranes’ World Cup dream ends after late Algeria comeback

After Zimbabwe’s draw, Head Coach Sebastien Desabre confessed to being in love with every moment in Egypt before vowing to inspire the boys to achieve their target of reaching the knockout stages. Cranes need a point from their last game against Egypt to book a spot in the do or die stage. A draw for the Cranes will require no further calculations from the result between Zimbabwe and DR Congo tie.

MP Odonga Otto and Minister Geoffrey Kiwanda in a meeting with Egyptian Travel Agents officials

However, besides weighing Cranes’ chances in a sports perspective, Uganda as a country is directly registering priceless marketing milestone from the good performances of the boys. And it’s no surprise the Aruu county Member of Parliament, Odonga Otto excitedly said; “When it comes to marketing Uganda its everyone’s responsibility as we are doing in AFCON Egypt 2019 alongside my colleague Hon. Minister Kiwanda Geoffrey and Uganda Tourism Officials.”

Sandra Natukunda, a senior Public Relations officer at the Uganda Tourism Board also said that Crane’s good performance is positively impacting the local tourism.

“Soon it will give a queue into selling our tourism in AFCON audience that is following the tournament,” Natukunda told Matooke Republic.

A delegation from Uganda is on the ground in Egypt engaging in destination awareness meetings & speed -networking session with various Travel Agents and media.

Related

Tags: FUFAMinistry of TourismUganda CranesUganda Tourism Board
Share7Tweet5Send
William Kasoba

William Kasoba

Related Posts

Uganda Cranes’ World Cup dream ends after late Algeria comeback

by Matooke Republic
2 days ago

...

Here is the Math of How Uganda Can Qualify for the Playoffs in the World Cup Qualifiers

by Matooke Republic
2 days ago

...

Uganda’s World Cup Dream Still Alive — But Hanging by a Thread: Here’s the Math

by William Kasoba
6 days ago

...

Allan Okello and VIpers SC President Dr Lawrence Mulindwa.

INTERVIEW: Allan Okello opens up on KCCA snub and why he joined Vipers, applauds Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa for reviving his career

by William Kasoba
6 days ago

...

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Three points are a must for Uganda Cranes against Botswana

by Matooke Republic
1 week ago

...

Next Post

Here are the best memes inspired by Denis Onyango's goal-line save against Zimbabwe

Ugandans to cough Shs100,000 annually for government health insurance scheme

RECOMMENDED

Dr. Awad Mohammed | Orthopaedic Specialist | UMC Victoria Hospital.

It’s Not Just Pain — It’s Arthritis. Let’s Talk About It

October 16, 2025

Doctors reveal final moments of Raila Odinga after cardiac arrest

October 16, 2025

MOST VIEWED

  • Here is the Math of How Uganda Can Qualify for the Playoffs in the World Cup Qualifiers

    60 shares
    Share 24 Tweet 15
  • NIRA dispatches over 3 million national IDs as mass registration nears completion

    149 shares
    Share 60 Tweet 37
  • Uganda’s World Cup Dream Still Alive — But Hanging by a Thread: Here’s the Math

    19 shares
    Share 8 Tweet 5
  • Police to recruit 100,000 Special Constables ahead of 2026 elections

    80 shares
    Share 32 Tweet 20
  • UNOC Engineer drowns in River Nile while taking photos with daughter

    18 shares
    Share 7 Tweet 5
Matooke Republic

Uganda's only free Newspaper. Out every Thursday. Freshly peeled info. kiwatule, Kampala, Uganda.

  • Home
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Gossip
  • Features
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Health
  • Photos

© Matooke Republic 2024

© Matooke Republic 2024

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.