It’s a little over two decades since Uganda locked horns with Algeria in an Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifying campaign. Charmingly, Hassan Mubiru marked his Cranes debut with a quality brace – including a stunning last-gasp goal – during Uganda’s 2-1 upset win over Algeria at Nakivubo Stadium in October of 1998.
Much less charmingly, the Cranes – playing in a borrowed kit – lost the reverse fixture 2-0 on June 20, 1999….
