This archive report was first published on 2 July 2019.
Uganda's Cranes have secured a spot in the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) after finishing second in Group A.
Despite losing 2-0 to Egypt in their final group match on Sunday, July 1, 2019, at the Cairo International Stadium, the Cranes qualified for the round of 16 due to Zimbabwe's 4-0 loss to DR Congo on the same day.
Uganda's French coach, Sebastien Desabre, expressed disappointment with the team's performance against Egypt but praised their display, stating, 'We are disappointed with our match against Egypt. We took risks, played two strikers and lost many chances. But it was a good display from my boys and we have met our Afcon target which was to qualify for the second round.'
Desabre, who has had stints in Egypt with top league side Ismaily in 2017, is now focused on pushing the Cranes to go as far as possible in the tournament.
The team will face the runner-up of Group C, either Kenya or Senegal, in the round of 16.
