Gor Mahia forward Denis Omedi and Nairobi United left-back Gavin Kizito featured as Uganda Cranes secured a convincing 2-0 victory over DR Congo in an international friendly staged at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOmedi, who recently joined Gor Mahia during the off-season transfer window, was handed the captain's armband and led the Cranes to another impressive result during the international break, while Kizito was also involved as Uganda kept a clean sheet against the Congolese.Anthony Akumu reveals amount made in most lucrative contract of his careerUganda made a blistering start and needed just seven minutes to break the deadlock through James Bogere.The AGF Aarhus forward capitalised on a mistake by the DR Congo goalkeeper inside the box before calmly finding the back of the net to give the Cranes an early advantage.##NAJAVA_MECA_10000237##The goal forced DR Congo to raise their tempo as they sought a way back into the contest.The Congolese side gradually settled into the game, enjoying periods of possession and putting Uganda under pressure, but the Cranes held firm to carry their narrow lead into the half-time break.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How Guinea outfoxed Harambee Stars to leave them winless in 2027 AFCON QualifiersUganda resumed the second half with the same attacking intent and doubled their advantage just three minutes after the restart.Kelvin Boateng was picked out by Abdoulaye Sissako on the edge of the box before the FK Austria Wien attacker unleashed a low grass-cutter that beat the DR Congo goalkeeper and found the bottom corner.##NAJAVA_MECA_9999608##The second goal gave Uganda greater control of the contest as DR Congo struggled to find a response against a disciplined Cranes side.Uganda remained compact for the remainder of the match, managing the game effectively to secure a deserved two-goal victory and extend their unbeaten run to three matches.Harambee Starlets striker scores hat-trick on debut for Maltese clubThe result comes on the back of a 1-1 draw with Tunisia and a 1-0 victory over Libya at Hoima Stadium, underlining Uganda's encouraging run of form during the recent international window under Paul Put. The Cranes will now turn their attention to the second meeting with DR Congo, with the two sides scheduled to face off again on Monday, 5 October, in the return fixture of their back-to-back international friendlies.
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