Flashback: The day when Ghana clipped Cranes' wings
Nov 13, 2014
It was meant to be a historic afternoon when Uganda Cranes put one foot in the 2006 World Cup in Germany. The Cranes were so close to realising their dream.
By Maurice Okore
It was meant to be a historic afternoon when Uganda Cranes put one foot in the 2006 World Cup in Germany. The Cranes were so close to realising their dream.
Mike Mutebi's men marched into this blockbuster clash convinced that a win against the star-studded Black Stars team on July 3, 2004 was possible.
Unfortunately, the expectant afternoon at Mandela National Stadium turned miserable when Ghanaian striker Asamoah Gyan cancelled out David Obua's first half goal.
As Cranes prepare for another battle against Ghana's Black Stars this Saturday, New Vision relieves some moments from that previous fixture in Kampala.
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The Cranes team that faced Ghana at Namboole on 3/7/2004. PHOTOS: Mpalanyi Ssentongo
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Assani Bajope takes on Ghana's Stephen Appiah during the Nations/World cup qualifier at Namboole
Assani Bajope takes on Ghana's Stephen Appiah during the Nations/World cup qualifier at Namboole
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Ghana's team captain Appia Stephen fights his way past Cranes, Johnson bagoole
Ghana's team captain Appia Stephen fights his way past Cranes, Johnson bagoole
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Cranes Assan Bajope (centre) takes on Ghana players in Nations cup/World cup qualifier at Namboole 3/7/2004
Cranes Assan Bajope (centre) takes on Ghana players in Nations cup/World cup qualifier at Namboole 3/7/2004
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Ghana's team against Uganda at Namboole 3/7/2004
Ghana's team against Uganda at Namboole 3/7/2004
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Cranes' David Obua (L) takes on Ghana Black Stars' Samuel Kuffour during an Africa/World cup qualifier at Namboole, JULY 3 2004. Match ended 1-1
Cranes' David Obua (L) takes on Ghana Black Stars' Samuel Kuffour during an Africa/World cup qualifier at Namboole, JULY 3 2004. Match ended 1-1
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Ghana Black Stars' Samuel Kuffour clears the ball away from Cranes' Hassan Mubiru
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Cranes' Assani Bajope (L) fouls Ghana's Michael Essien during an Africa/World Cup qualifier at Namboole