Uganda exposed poor defending by DR Congo at the Cairo International Stadium to score in each half through Patrick Kaddu and Emmanuel Okwi. Winning by two goals lifted Uganda to the top of the table, ahead of host nation Egypt on goal difference. It proved the only goal of an opening half in which Uganda were hungrier to win and retain possession than two-time champions DR Congo. The Congolese regularly struggled to deal with aerial threats during the opening 45 minutes and this weakness was punished again as Uganda scored a second goal on 48 minutes. DR Congo coach Florent Ibenge sensed changes were necessary to try and turn the tide and Jonathan Bolingi and Jacques Maghoma were introduced.

Source: Punch June 22, 2019 17:03 UTC