Cranes vs Angola player ratings

By James Bakama

UGANDA Cranes staged a stunning comeback to beat Angola 2-1 to go top of Group J in the 2014 World Cup qualifier played at Namboole Stadium.

Tonny Mawejje scored a dramatic 90th minute winner to sink Angola after Emmanuel Okwi levelled matters on 82 minutes in reply to Angola taking a 57th minute lead.

Below are the individual players ratings for the Cranes.

Robert Odongkara 4

Always seemed on the wrong foot. He misjudged most balls in his territory. Angola’s  goal was a classic case of his poor positioning.

Denis Iguma 4

Most of his balls were blind. For a fullback, who was supposed to start most of his team’s moves, this was unacceptable.

Godfrey Walusimbi 7

As solid as a rock. His game reading was superb. He was equally good in attack.

Isaac Isinde 7

A brainy performance. Always well positioned to save his defence.

Andy Mwesigwa 5

He stuck to the basics and delivered as required. But as a skipper he must take up a more commanding role to organize his defence.

Geoffrey “Baba” Kizito 6

He held up the midfield. Effective both in attack and defense.

Hassan Wasswa 5

An imposing figure but must get more creative on his final pass.

Moses Oloya 7

A creative midfielder whose dribbling skills always had Angola’s defence on the back heel.

Tonny Mawejje 8

His winning goal set him in a class apart. He also stood out as midfield workhorse.

Geoffrey Masa 5

He kept the Angola defence busy but failed in his cardinal role of scoring. Missed chances that any amateur would have scored.

Emma Okwi 9

He not only scored the equalizer, but also created the winner.  A brainy player who rose from an injury to sparkle.

Robert Ssentongo 6

Came on as a substitute and kept the Angola busy.

Martin Mutumba 7

Redeemed himself after a shaky Cranes performance last year. This time he confidently sprayed killer passes. He also dribbled at will.

Hamis “Diego” Kiiza 6

His runs on the right flank gave the Cranes more punch after he came on as a substitute.