Uganda Cranes suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Mali in an international friendly encounter on Friday, in Mali.
It was the first of two international friendlies for the Cranes, who also take on Zambia in Dubai on October 17.
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The Uganda Cranes team that started the game against Mali|FUFA IMAGE
It was the first of two international friendlies for the Cranes, who also take on Zambia in Dubai on October 17.
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