Ghana lodge protest with Fifa after goalless draw in Uganda

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The 0-0 draw ends Ghana's hopes of reaching Russia, although Uganda will hope that Congo Brazzaville can defeat Egypt on Sunday to keep their own hopes alive.

"The GFA filed the protest to Fifa, immediately after the match at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala," Ghana's FA statement said.

A victory for the Pharoahs against Congo in Alexandria will put Egypt through with one match remaining.

Only the five group winners will qualify for Russia 2018 from Africa.

But it was the disallowed goal which stole the headlines, as Ghana players surrounded the match officials after the final whistle, leaving Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah baffled, according to BBC Sport.

The draw leaves Egypt top of Group E with nine points, Uganda moved to eight points and Ghana six.