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\"The<\/a><\/p>\n

11 December 2011<\/p>\n

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Rwanda failed to end an 11-year Cecafa title drought as Amavubi Stars lost in the final of this year’s tournament played yesterday in Dar es salaam, Tanzania.<\/p>\n

Amavubi lost the title 2-3 on penalties after 2-all draw after 120 minutes of play to ensure a 12th Cecafa title for the Uganda Cranes.<\/p>\n

Sredojovic ‘Micho’ Milutin’s team opened the goal scoring through Meddie Kagere on the 50th minute off a well calculated Jean Claude Iranzi’s pass before he beat Cranes captain Andy Mwesigwa to score past goalie Abby Dhaira.<\/p>\n

Uganda snatched an equalizer on 76th minute following a goal keeping error by goalie Jean Claude Ndoli who punched a sublime ball to Isaac Nside from Sula Matovu’s free kick and the St. George defender made no mistake from inside the box.<\/p>\n

A minute later, Kagere scored his fifth goal of the tournament and the second for Amavubi as he picked a cross from Peter Kagabo, beat Mwesigwa and Isaac Nside before sending a left footed shot into Dhaira’s far post.<\/p>\n

Uganda snatched the second goal courtesy of an own goal from Olivier Karekezi who headed into his own net when he tried to brush off a corner from Emmanuel Okwi. However, Somalian referee Wiish Yabarow awarded the goal to Emmanuel Okwi.<\/p>\n

First half hamstring injuries suffered by Ismail Nshutiyamagara and Andrew Buteera affected Amavubi’s formation. They were replaced by Emery Bayisenge and Peter Kagabo respectively.<\/p>\n

Extra time<\/strong><\/p>\n

In extra time, Rwanda came closer to getting a goal but the combination of Karekezi and Kagere could not frighten Cranes goalie Dhaira.<\/p>\n

After 120 minutes of play, Uganda emerged the winner 3-2 on spot kicks.<\/p>\n

Isaac Nsinde, Hamis Kiza and Andy Mwesigwa scored for Uganda as Moses Oloya and Habib Kavuma missed their chances.<\/p>\n

Kagere and Haruna Niyonzima converted spot kicks for Rwanda while Emery Bayisenge, Eric Gasana and Albert Ngabo missed theirs.<\/p>\n

The final was a repeat of 2009 final in which Cranes won 2-0 in Nairobi. The loss means that Rwanda will have to wait until next year to try another quest of ending now a 12-year Cecafa title drought. Cranes also beat Amavubi in the final of the 2003 tournament played in Sudan.<\/p>\n

Amavubi took home with $20,000 for finishing second while Sudan, who had earlier beaten hosts Tanzania 1-0 for the third place battle settled for $10,000. The champions walked off $30,000 and the trophy.<\/p>\n

Awards:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best coach: Sredojovic Milutin Micho (Rwanda)<\/p>\n

Best goal keeper: Elmoiz Mahgoug (Sudan)<\/p>\n

Best player: Haruna Niyonzima (Rwanda)<\/p>\n

Best referee: Wiish Yabarow (Somalia)<\/p>\n

Top scorer: Olivier Karekezi (Rwanda), Meddie Kagere (Rwanda) and Emmanuel Okwi (Uganda)<\/p>\n

Rwanda loses to Uganda in Cecafa Tusker Cup final<\/p>\n

Yesterday<\/strong><\/p>\n

Final<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rwanda 2-2 Uganda<\/p>\n

Uganda wins 3-2 on penalties<\/p>\n

3rd place<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sudan 1-0 Tanzania<\/p>\n

AllAfrica – All the Time<\/p>\n

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