Uganda represented by St Mary’s Kitende in the boys category had a false start on the opening day of the CAF African Schools Football Championship (ASFC), suffering a 2-0 defeat at the hands of hosts Ghana.
Man of the match John Andor scored a goal in either half to power the West Africans past an experienced Ugandan side at the University of Ghana Stadium on Wednesday.
Ghana playing in front of a cheerful home crowd, broke the deadlock inside the opening two minutes, John Andor with a sublime finish on the left rank inside the penalty box.
Ten minutes later, a glorious opportunity to double the lead fell on Rockson Adjei whose shot went over the bar. Uganda tried to push for a leveler but their inefficiency in final third let them down.
Ghana put the game beyond doubt after the break, Andor completing his brace in the 28th minute, handing the hosts a two goal-cushion.
A fairytale beginning for Ghana, making their first ever appearance at the Continental and youthful showpiece while Uganda will need to regroup and prepare for the upcoming tests.
St Noa Girls, the other representatives for Uganda in Accra, put a spirited performance as they shockingly earned a 1-0 victory over holders South Africa, substitute Grace Kawiino scoring the lone and decesive goal.
