Official Site of the Fire · Nov 14, 2019
Micheal Azira plays 90 for Uganda in 2021 AFCON qualifying draw
Chicago Fire midfielder Micheal Azira got the starting nod for Uganda on Tuesday, playing 90 minutes in a 0-0 draw with Burkina Faso to open the group stage of 2021 African Cup of Nations qualifying.
The result puts the two nations level with a point a piece in Group B, each trailing group leaders Malawi following their 1-0 win against South Sudan. Azira and the Cranes will next host Malawi at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda, at 7:00 a.m. CT on Sunday, Nov. 17.