Uganda Cranes will return to action in the Fifa World Cup qualifiers 2026 targeting its first victory.
The Cranes will play against Somalia on Tuesday 21, 4PM EAT.
The Cranes last week lost their opener 2-1 to Guinea after the West Africans scored a late winner.
Somalia also lost were beaten 3-1 by Algeria.
Uganda, is sought at as the outright favourites against the Somalis who are in the group stages for the first time.
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