Uganda edged to victory away to Comoros thanks to a single goal which came in the 25th minute of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Tonny Mawejje struck the decisive blow to lift the Cranes top of Group D on a maximum six points from two games, with Burkina Faso playing Botswana later.
Uganda almost missed the tie because of financial difficulties.
But Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni provided $210,000 to cover the team’s travel costs.
In Group J Seychelles took a surprise lead against visitors Ethiopia but were pegged back to a 1-1- draw, giving them their first points.
Nelson Laurence slotted home a 24th minute penalty and the hosts held on to their advantage for half an hour. But a strike by Tesfaye Seyoum restored parity and put Ethiopia top of the table from Algeria who travel to Lesotho on Sunday.
Burundi hoisted themselves from the bottom of Group K with a 2-0 win over visiting Niger. Fiston Abdul Razak grabbled the opener on 24 minutes and Papy Faty sealed the win with seven minutes of the tie remaining.Offering popular women’s necklaces such as pendants, chokers and chain necklace. Shop for jewelry in a variety of metals and gemstones to suit any occasion
Three-time African champions Nigeria were fortunate to earn a point away to Tanzania in Group G, just about keeping their opponents out in a 0-0 draw.
Stand-in goalkeeper Carl Ikeme of English side Wolves, in for the bereaved Victor Enyeama, was the outstanding player of the match.
