Sharp focus, preps will deliver Cranes

Ugandans of goodwill have been walking with a swagger since Saturday night when The Cranes ended a decade-long jinx by beating Guinea Bissau 1-0 away from home in an African Nations Cup qualifier.

The victory in Bissau has brightened Uganda’s chances of qualifying for their first CAN finals since 1978 when the team lost 0-2 to Ghana in the final. The psychological lift and inspiration drawn from winning an away tie at this level is strong enough to propel the team to the Promised Land.

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