Ugandans predict Uganda vs Ghana result

All has been set for Uganda’s first appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations tournament. With the Uganda vs Ghana match just hours away, we speak to fans and ask their predictions on the match.

Eddie Chicco, Photographer, Monitor Publications Ltd
As an expert in soccer betting, I predict the match will end 0-0.

Ronnie Kalema, retired Fifa referee
I see the match ending 0-0 today.

Justin Juuko, US based former Ugandan boxer
I predict a draw as they know each other well; they might each play a defensive game.

Musa Batantu, Ugandan boxer/kickboxer
I will go with Ghana 2-0 Uganda because the Black Stars look like the better side. Uganda can’t compete at this level.

Zainab Ali Mbiira, radio presenter Galaxy FM

Uganda will humble Ghana 2-1, tulumbe.

Dan Walusimbi, leader fufa breakaway faction

Ghana will easily brush aside Uganda, 2-0.

Sarah Nakiweewa, Cranes star Joseph Ochaya’s wife

I don’t see my beloved side winning this tie; I will go for a draw.

Fred Tamale, former Uganda Cranes striker

I will go for a draw when Cranes take on Ghana.

Prof. Mwambutsya Ndebesa, Makerere university Hiostory Don

I’m not a soccer fan and I’m a historian. Historians don’t predict. But soccer is said to be soccer. Otherwise Ghana or West African soccer generally is more advanced than East African soccer.

Musa Mayanja, Airtel brand official

Tricky one but I’m going for a 1-1 draw in that opening match.

Alex Gitta, Lawyer/soccer coach

I will go with 0-1 in favour of Ghana

Paul Luttamaguzzi Ssemakula, MP Nakaseke

It is going to be a barren match. It will be a draw, 0-0.

Harunah Kyobe, Vipers SC Technical Director

It will be close to call but Ghana knows the kind of opposition they are about to face thus they will give it their all, Cranes will lose 2-1.

Ibrahim Kasozi, MP Makindye East

I will go with Uganda beating Ghana 2-1