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NO GOALS? CONSIDER DEFENSIVE SIDE OF GAME

Uganda's midfielder Moses Oloya (back) challenges Ghana's midfielder Frank Acheampong during the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations group D football match between Ghana and Uganda in Port-Gentil on January 17, 2017. / AFP PHOTO /

A lot of people will complain that they are not seeing victories or many goals at this 31st African Cup of Nations. Not me. I’m certainly enjoying the tournament.

A critical look at the 16 teams reveals not much separates them. All these teams are extremely well-organised and play with passion. Although Uganda never created many, if any, chances they still put a lot of crosses into the box.

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