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Watch the CNN AFCON Goal of the tournament

February 10, 2017 8:47 AM

Farouk Miya's stunner for Uganda against Mali in their final group D game has been adjudged the CNN goal of the 2017 AFCON in Gabon.

Farouk Miya’s goal against Mali in the Africa Cup of Nations has been voted CNN Goal of the Tournament.

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In a poll conducted on their football handle, Miya’s goal polled over 1800 votes, winning the first ever Goal of the Tournament award by the news network.

The Cranes of Uganda, who qualified for their first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 38 years produced an exciting brand of football, but they were unfortunate to have lost their first two games and sent packing from the tournament.

The Cranes, however showed much promise and gave an indication that the future of Uganda football looks bright

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