Uganda coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic felt only one lapse in concentration handed Ghana a 1-0 win in their Africa Cup of Nations Group D opener.
Playing at their first finals in 39 years, Uganda acquitted themselves well overall but Micho admitted they were found wanting in a couple of areas.
« We paid for one mistake which is hard to explain, » he said. This competition does not permit silly mistakes.
« We just lack a bit at the technical and tactical level. »
Andre Ayew scored Ghana’s goal from the penalty spot after defender Isaac Isinde had lost possession and pulled back Asamoah Gyan.
Uganda responded well after going a goal down and Serbian Micho saw enough to convince him they can still progress.
« We came here to show that we did not qualify by accident and no matter that we now have to face Egypt and Mali, we will give 200% to advance, » he said.
In their last African Nations Cup appearance, Uganda lost to Ghana in the 1978 final.
The Cranes’ next Group A game is in Port Gentil on Saturday against Egypt.