CAPE TOWN – Uganda’s hopes of a place at next year’s African Nations Cup finals received a setback when they were held to a goalless draw in Lesotho in their Group Three qualifier on Tuesday.
The result confirmed Nigeria as group winners and qualifiers for next January’s tournament in Ghana. Uganda remain four points adrift of the Super Eagles in second place and could yet pick up a berth as one of the three best second place finishers.But the Ugandans, who beat Nigeria 2-1 in Kampala earlier this month, would need a handsome home win over Niger in their final match in Kampala in September to stand any chance.The match in Maseru had been postponed from Sunday after the late arrival of match officials from Tanzania.Nampa-ReutersUganda remain four points adrift of the Super Eagles in second place and could yet pick up a berth as one of the three best second place finishers.But the Ugandans, who beat Nigeria 2-1 in Kampala earlier this month, would need a handsome home win over Niger in their final match in Kampala in September to stand any chance.The match in Maseru had been postponed from Sunday after the late arrival of match officials from Tanzania.Nampa-Reuters
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