Mali, Uganda bow out in soggy Oyem stalemateBy AFPShare this story:Mohamed Salah is surrounded by team-mates after scoring [PHOTO: COURTESY]Mali and Uganda drew 1-1 Wednesday on a rain-drenched Oyem pitch to exit the Africa Cup of Nations after disappointing Group D campaigns. Uganda had already been eliminated and Mali needed to win and hope Egypt lost to Ghana to have a chance of sneaking through as runners-up. Mali ended third with two points and Uganda, returning to the tournament after a 39-year absence, came last with a solitary point. Serbia-born Uganda coach Milutin Sredojevic said: "We showed against Ghana, Egypt and Mali that we can compete against any team in Africa. Belgium-based teenager Miya latched on to the ball outside the box and gave goalkeeper Oumar Sissoko no chance with a stinging shot.

Source: Standard Digital January 26, 2017 06:38 UTC