Youngster Bright Anukani gave the hosts the lead after 31 minutes at the StarTimes Stadium with a low shot that Eritrea’s goalkeeper Kibrom Solomon Haile failed to stop.
The two teams will clash in the knock out stage at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo. Defending champions Kenya will battle the tournament’s surprise package Eritrea in the first semi final.
Bright Anuakani and Fahad Bayo gave Uganda Cranes a 2-0 half time lead at the StarTimes Stadium. The home team dominated most of the first half, but failed to take their chances.
