Uganda Cranes held to goalless draw by Malawi

By Shafik Ssenoga

International friendly matches

Result

Uganda 0 Malawi 0

2019 AFCON Qualifiers

September 7th

Uganda v Tanzania

Uganda Cranes settled to a goalless draw with Malawi today evening at Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

This was Cranes' second friendly match after beating Sao Tome and Principe 3-1 last Saturday.

 Uganda Cranes' Emmanuel Okwi (center) takes on Malawi's Precious Sambani (left) and John Banda 

Both Friendly ties have been used a trial games ahead of their 2019 AFCON Qualifier with Tanzania on September 7th at Namboole. Cranes who are placed in Group L with Tanzania, Lesotho and Cape Verde top the group with three points.

At both friendly ties, Desabre managed to access the ability of new lads on the team.   The likes of Abraham Ndugwa, Fahad Bayo, Tadeo Lwanga and   England's Yeovil Town defender Bevis Kizito Mugabi have got chance to prove themselves on the national team.

Malawi who are preparing to take on  Morocco in the AFCON Qualiers  in September, looked a solid side  especially in the defense and their coach Ronny Van Geneugden   felt Cranes gave them a good test.