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Ghana's group D opponent Uganda thrash Slovakia

Uganda defeated the Europeans 3-1 on Sunday to earn a victory ahead of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations
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Ghanas group opponents D Uganda claimed a 3-1 victory over Slovakia in a friendly on Sunday in preparation for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Moses Oloya gave Uganda an early lead as he opened the scoring within the first five minutes. Farouk Miya made it 2-0 his at the quarter-hour mark as the Cranes headed into the dressing in comfortable lead.

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Twelve minutes into the second half, Denis Vavro  reduced the deficit for Slovakia, but Geoffrey Massa put the the Europeans beyond recovery with the third goal in the 78th minute.

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Uganda had claimed a 1-0 win over Slovenia on Friday, two days after losing 2-0 to Tunisia. The Cranes will finalise their preparations for the AFCON with a friendly against reigning champions Ivory Coast on Wednesday.

Uganda were drawn in Group D alongside Egypt, Ghana and Mali. They will play their first match on the 17th against Ghana.

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