Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui scored in the 72nd minute and Christian Bassogog netted in an injury-time counter-attack to seal the victory for the Indomitable Lions.

Ghana were close to scoring through Wakaso Mubarak and Christian Atsu but they failed to beat Cameroon goal keeper Fabrice Ondoa.

The Indomitable Lions had a couple of chances earlier with Adolphe Teikeu’s header being cleared off the line by Harrison Afful after Bassogog had won a corner.

Cameroon continued to press through Robert Ndip Tambe and Benjamin Moukandjo but were denied by Ghana’s goalkeeper Brimah Razak.

The four times African champions defended extremely well nullifying the threat of Andre Ayew and Jordan Ayew-and, later on, substitute Asamoah Gyan till they sealed their win.

Meanwhile Ghana will take on Burkina Faso in the third place play off on 4th February, 2017.

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The Black stars scored through a penalty after Isaac Inside lost control of the ball and pulled Asmoah Gyan leaving the referee with no choice but to award Ghana the penalty.

Westham striker Andre “Dede” Ayew stepped up and converted to spot-kick in the 32nd minute   which eased Ghana to a narrow 1-0 win against the Cranes.

Ayew’s goal means he has now scored seven Nations Cup finals goal – one more than his father and legendary former Ghana captain, Abedi Pele scored. But he remains one African title behind his father, who lifted the trophy in 1982.

Ghana missed several chances through Gyan,Christian Atsu,Jordan Ayew were all guilty of failing to beat Uganda’s goalkeeper Dennis Onyango.

Ghana played generally a defensive game in the second half since they were defending their lead.

Uganda were left frustrated on their return to the Nations Cup after 39 years of absence when they failed to get anything from the game.

The Cranes created few goal scoring opportunities with the likes of Faruku Miya,Geofrey Massa,Muhammed Shaban and Geoffrey Sserunkuma failing to find the back of the net.

Meanwhile,the other group D match,Egypt played out a goalless draw against Mali giving hope to the Uganda Cranes of qualification.

Ghana will next take on Mali on 21st January while Uganda will face record seven-time champions Egypt on the same day.

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Uganda cranes drew 0-0 with the Black stars in the game which was played at Tamale Stadium on the 7^th October 2016.

This was the first game of group E but the visitors absorbed a high tense second-half pressure from their West African opponents to earn a vital point on the road.

Avram Grant’s side enjoyed the majority of possession and the clearest chances in Tamale but could not find a way to beat Uganda’s Denis Onyango in goal. Jordan Ayew proved a constant menace in attack but the Aston Villa man’s end product was lacking. Acheampong was also kept at bay by Cranes’ Khalid Aucho keeping the visitors in the game.

Micho’s side had a couple of chances at goal but Ghana keeper Razak Brimah proved too strong to beat.

Uganda Cranes team that defeated Comoros Islands in Kampala on 4th September 2016 to book a place in the African Nations Cup finals

This game showed the progress the nation has made since acquisition of Serbian tactician Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic.

Micho arrived in Uganda in May 2013  taking over the reins from the sacked Bobby Williamson.

On his arrival, he stated his goals as being development of youth systems, Moving Uganda in the FIFA World ranking and give players a chance to play in European leagues.

“One of my aims is to develop the youth systems, and I want us to move from 97th in the rankings up to 70, and stay there to give our players a chance to play in top European leagues.” Stated  Micho.

The goals have to some extent being achieved like the transformation of the football culture in Uganda, the national team has remained amongst the top 70 in the Fifa World rankings, while qualifying for Gabon and players have got a chance to move to European league.

Uganda  ended a 38-year wait for a place in the African Nations Cup finals by securing a 1-0 win over the Comoros Islands in Kampala on 4th September 2016.

Uganda is the best ranked country in the East African region with neighbours Kenya dropping in the latest Fifa world rankings released on 15^th September 2016.

All this shows that Uganda is moving in the right direction and can keep dreaming of great things to come.

The progress could be attributed to different factors but Onyango who is considered by many as one of Africa’s most experienced goalkeeper is a pillar to the progress the Uganda cranes have had.

Dennis Onyango is one of the most experienced goalkeepers in Africa

Onyango has got good organizational skills; leadership and individual brilliance at the back which helps him organize his defence.

In games away from home, keeping a clean sheet is crucial and Uganda has somehow mastered the art of doing so. This dwells well with the recent record on the road.

The cranes have won three, lost one and drawn another in their last five competitive away matches.
This was highlighted by Milutin Sredojevic making it clear that the run of good results by Uganda is not an accident but the work of the team.

Bold truth 5 last competitive Cranes matches away:Comoros 0-1,Togo 0-1,Burkina Faso 1-0 (penalty)Botswana 1-2,Ghana 0-0 It can’t be accident

— Michocoach (@michocoach) October 7, 2016

PAST COMPETITIVE AWAY MATCHES FOR CRANES

Sept, 5 2015: Comoros 0-1 Uganda

Nov, 12 2015: Togo 0-1 Uganda

Mar 26, 2016: Burkina Faso 1-0 Uganda

Jun 4, 2016: Botswana 1-2 Uganda

Oct 7, 2016: Ghana 0-0 Uganda

This is no mean feat on the African continent where home advantage is crucial if one is to have a chance of qualification for different competitions.

The point Uganda got away from Ghana is just the beginning of the tough task ahead.

Home advantage does not guarantee points as witnessed by Egypt’s coming from behind to defeat Congo 2-1 in Brazzaville to take Group E leadership but plays a crucial part.

Micho labels Ghana and Egypt favourites

According to the monitor, Ghana’s failure to earn three points against Uganda has not hindered Micho from naming them as favourites alongside Egypt in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers.

“Egypt with Ghana are still carrying tag of favourites due to the fact that Egypt won away,” admitted Micho

Egypt lead Group E with three points after they defeated Congo 2-1 in Brazzaville while Ghana are level with Uganda on one point each.

The Serb also stated that the game against Ghana was a measure of character and not numbers at the World cup qualifiers table standings.

“That is what I was looking from the match against Ghana, character, not numbers at the World cup qualifiers table standings.”

Micho added: “Once we improve standards we shall then automatically become contenders to go to World Cup.
“We got a point away in Ghana but we have no right to exaggerate things but realistically look to not be favourites on paper and contenders on the field of play with performance earning practical not declarative tag of favourites.
“We need to approach the next five matches like five cup finals looking in each to fight like lions in human shape for three points and see what will come out as final product.”

Uganda’s next game will be against Congo while Ghana will take on Egypt in November, 2016.

If Uganda Cranes get maximum points  against Congo in Kampala,it will enhance the notion that football  progression  is on the rise.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic has put his future in the hands of his agent after refusing to play down reports of a move to Manchester United this summer.

Paris Saint-Germain’s Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic is linked with a move to Manchester United

United are in the market for a striker following the sale of Robin van Persie and the decision not to sign Radamel Falcao on a permanent deal following his dismal loan spell last season-independent

Sergio Busquets reveals team-mate has ‘doubts’ over Barcelona future as talk of a £22m move increases

Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets has revealed that his team-mate Pedro has “doubts” over his future at the club amid intense speculation of a move to the Premier League asManchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal monitor his future.

United currently lead the way in the race to sign Pedro, and Barcelona manager Luis Enrique has already confirmed that he will not stand in the forward’s way if another club activates his £22m release clause and the player himself decides to move on-independent

Fabio Borini and Rickie Lambert nearing Anfield exit after Christian Benteke arrival

The agent of Italian striker Borini has held talks with Fiorentina, while boyhood Red Rickie Lambert is a target of Norwich and West Brom

Strikers Fabio Borini and Rickie Lambert are both expected to part company with Liverpool over the next fortnight, the Liverpool Echo report.

Borini was told at the end of last season to find himself a new club and his agent has confirmed he’s held talks with Fiorentina-mirror

Arsenal ‘make contact over Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang transfer’

Arsenal are in talks with Borussia Dortmund over a deal to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to reports.

Arsenal in talks with Borussia Dortmund over a deal to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Aubameyang has been strongly linked with a move to Arsenal in the last six weeks, with Arsene Wenger looking to bring in a world class striker.

And after reports claimed Borussia Dortmund had rejected an £28.7million offer from the Gunners, France Football say Arsenal are now in talks with Dortmund to try and find a deal-Metro

Barca chief insists no Man Utd bid for Liverpool and Arsenal target Pedro

MANCHESTER UNITED are yet to make a bid for Spanish forward Pedro, according to Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu.

Express Sport understands that United are ready to trigger the player’s £22million release clause.

Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea have all been linked with a move for the player but a move to United now appears close-Express

Manchester United launch £17.6million transfer bid for Lazio’s Lucas Biglia

Manchester United look set to continue their summer spending after reportedly bidding £17.6million for Lazio’s Lucas Biglia.

Corriere dello Sport claim the Old Trafford outfit are in talks to sign the 29-year-old Argentina international, who has three years left on his deal with Le Aquile-Metro

Arsenal ready to bid for Chelsea and Manchester City target Isco

ARSENE WENGER is getting ready to launch a bid for Real Madrid star Isco.

The Spaniard has struggled to cement a place in the Madrid first team and could be tempted to jump ship if the right offer comes in.

Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea are keen on the playmaker–Daily star

Confirmed: Arsenal and Man Utd target Arturo Vidal agrees £28m deal 

BAYERN MUNICH have agreed to sign Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal.

Arturo Vidal is set to join German champions Bayern Munich after they agreed a fee with Juventus.

The Chile international was heavily linked with Premier League pair Arsenal and Manchester United, but has instead opted for the Allianz Arena.

Vidal is excpected to undergo a medical at the Bundesliga champions over the weekend ahead of his reported £28million move-Express

Arturo Vidal: Bayern Munich agree deal for midfielder with Juventus

The Chile midfielder, 28, is expected to undergo his medical in Munich this weekend ahead of completing the reported 37m euro (£26m) move-bbc

Ghana striker Jordan Ayew linked to Aston Villa as replacement for Christian Benteke

Ghana striker Jordan Ayew has emerged a transfer target of Aston Villa as a replacement for Christian Benteke-Ghanasoccernet

Wojciech Szczesny closing in on Roma loan switch

Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has agreed personal terms with Roma ahead of sealing a season-long loan move, according to reports.

The 25-year-old has fallen out of favour at the Emirates Stadium, with the recent arrival of Petr Cech pushing him further down the pecking order-Sportsmole

Gunners in £8.5m Sergi bid

ARSENE WENGER is ready to incur Barcelona’s wrath with an £8.5million swoop for starlet Sergi Samper.

The midfielder would become the sixth highly-rated La Masia academy talent to join the Gunners under Wenger-The sun

Arsenal want Robert Lewandowski transfer as Karim Benzema alternative, says Kike Marin

Arsenal are ready to go for Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski if a deal for Karim Benzema falls through, according to a top Spanish journalist.

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski is linked with Arsenal

The Gunners are in desperate need of a world class striker this summer and a bid of £31.3million has apparently been made to bring in Benzema.

But with Real Madrid believed to be stalling on selling the player, El Confidencial reported Kike Marin said Arsenal are looking at a ‘secret’ back-up option, which he has now revealed as Bayern Munich’s Lewandowski-Metro

West Brom open talks with former Arsenal midfielder

Abou Diaby meeting Tony Pulis to discuss possible move to The Hawthorns

West Bromwich Albion are in talks with free agent Abou Diaby after the injury-hit midfielder’s release from Arsenal-Birminghammail

Fulham eye swoop for £1m Adrien Trebel after losing out on former Manchester United kid Reece James
Fulham are chasing a £1million deal for Standard Liege midfielder Adrien Trebel.

The 24-year-old is a target for Cottagers manager Kit Symons, who is working on a deal to land the centre midfielder-Daily mail

Manchester United target Thomas Muller is priceless, according to Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge

Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has declared Thomas Muller priceless amid reports of a £70.5million bid from Manchester United.

While confirming that offers have been made for the Germany international, Rummenigge said that price had not been reached but that it would not make a difference anyway-Daily mail

Angel Di Maria’s £45m Paris Saint-Germain move collapses as Man Utd haggle over fee

Di Maria was thought to be closing in on a move to France after an unhappy first season at Manchester United.

Reports yesterday suggested a £45million fee had been agreed between the two clubs and that Di Maria could be unveiled in America tomorrow-Express

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