Patrick Malo of Burkina Faso challenges Kizito Luwaga of Uganda at Mandela Stadium, Namboole, during the 2017 Afcon Qualifiers.
Uganda Cranes fans can forget the anguish of Tuesday night.
In a dramatic twist of events, Cranes are now one win away from a first Nations Cup apperance in 39 years after Caf stripped Burkina Faso of three points late yesterday.
The West African nation beat Uganda 1-0 courtesy of a Jonathan Pitroipa penalty in Ouagadougou last Saturday.
But the result was nullified on grounds that Burkina Faso had fielded Charles Kabore who was meant to sit out.
“Burkina Faso fielded suspended Charles Kabore against Uganda on Match No.57 of the 2017 Afcon campaign. He was meant to sit out having picked two yellow cards in games against Comoros and Botswana,” read part of a statement from Caf yesterday.
Burkina Faso have also been fined $20000 (Shs66m) for the act while Kabore has been banned from international duty for three matches.
Uganda’s joy at the new development is ends at midday today. Happy Fools Day.
dkyeyune@ug.nationmedia.com
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