Uganda to thrash Black Stars in Kampala in return AFCON qualifier, captain warns

Published on: 07 September 2014
Uganda to thrash Black Stars in Kampala in return AFCON qualifier, captain warns
Uganda say they will beat the Black Stars in Kampala next month

Uganda captain Andrew Mwesigwa has fired a warning to the Black Stars that they will be defeated in Kampala in the return leg of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Cranes managed to hold the Black Stars to a 1-1 draw in their the first leg match played at the Kumasi Sports Stadium on Saturday.

The Cranes secured a vital point against the Black Stars who are still suffering from the effects of their shameful exit from the 2014 World Cup.

Tonny Mawejje handed Uganda a surprise lead just a minute to halftime to stun the hosts.

But Andre Ayew scored from the spot to ensure parity six minutes into the restart.

Now Mwesigwa say they will defeat the Black Stars when they return to Uganda for the second round of the qualifiers next month.

“We are very happy to have had this draw. We are bad performers away and at home, we are fantastic," the captain of the Cranes said a the post match conference.

"We shall beat the Black Stars in Uganda when they come. Because we are very strong there.”

Guinea leads Group G thanks to their 2-1 victory over Togo on Friday.

Ghana and Uganda are tied at second place.

Click here to watch the full highlights of the match between Ghana vrs Uganda

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