Uganda’s U-17 team (the Cubs) defeated Ghana’s U-17 (the Black Starlets) 8-7 on penalties in a thrilling FIFA U-17 World Cup qualification playoff in Rabat. After a 2-2 draw in regular time, Uganda advanced to the World Cup in Qatar, extending Ghana’s qualification absence to nine years.
Match Highlights & Details
Result: Uganda U17 2 – 2 Ghana U17 (Uganda won 8-7 on penalties)
Goals (Ghana): Abdul Latif netted twice, putting Ghana ahead
Goals (Uganda): Owen Mukisa equalized, and Ibanda Arafat scored a 90th-minute penalty to force the shootout
Manager Dynamics: The Ugandan side was coached by Laryea Kingston, a former Ghana international who resigned due to interference in his job.
Kingston was a talented footballer himself, representing Ghana at the junior and youth level to the world stage.
He also played for the Black Stars, but was left out of the squad that qualified to the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
For him, certainly it would be a sweet revenge – KARMA works
By Sammy Heywood Okine
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