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AFCON: It’s time Uganda learnt to win ugly

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Egypt's Baher El Mohamad in action with Uganda's Emmanuel Okwi at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on Sunday. [Reuters]

A 2-0 victory over the Uganda Cranes in their last Group A match on Sunday night ensured them a stride on to the next round with a perfect record; three wins from three matches and no goals conceded. But the Pharaohs know all too well they are yet to fire from all cylinders.

This was a tremendously casual victory after another murky play by the hosts.

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