"We are demanding that the Judiciary halts Judge Baguma from this case. A judge accused of bias cannot lawfully continue presiding over a case where the accused formally question his impartiality," Bayiga said.
Cheptegei set a personal best of 58:26 to finish third in a close race. Andreas Almgren of Sweden won gold in 58:06, setting a new European record. Nicholas Kipkorir from Kenya took silver in 58:11.
The loss might have killed the celebratory mood, but Uganda’s qualification for AFCON 2025, their first since 2019, remains a source of national pride.
South Sudan’s victory closes the door on Congo's qualification hopes, as they needed a win to stay in contention. The Cranes will now face South Africa's Bafana Bafana at Mandela National Stadium-Namboole on Friday, both teams competing for the top spot in the group, though both have already secured qualification.
Uganda cranes almost secured three important points in their opening game of the Total African Cup of Nations (AFCON) against South Africa, only to concede a last-minute equalizer to settle for a point in their 2-2 draw against their hosts.
Uganda scored its first goal in the 9th minute when Travis Mutyaba took a shot outside the box and struck it with his left foot to a far bottom post, beating Algerian goalkeeper Anthony Manderea, giving Uganda an early lead in the first half.
SCP Fred Enanga, the Police Spokesperson urged all Ugandans and the team's fans to attend and support the national team as the police will give maximum security.