Relations between the sides soon turned sour

Rwanda shocked Uganda's Cranes with a 1-0 win in Kampala in Group 13, but their victory was soured by claims that their goalkeeper, Muhamud Mossi, had tried to influence the result with witchcraft.

Rwanda's win came thanks to a 37th minute strike by Jimmy Gatete, who slotted past substitute goalkeeper Postnet Omwony after a defensive mix-up.

The home side had lost first choice goalkeeper Ibrahim Mugisha after getting a knock from Rwanda's Belgium-based player Desire Mbonabucya.

But before the goal there was serious controversy after Mossi lit an unknown substance in his goal.

Uganda's players tried to remove it, but Rwanda's refused to let them.

An ugly fight - involving both players and officials - ensued.

Dented hopes

The Rwandans eventually left the pitch, and the game was held up for a total of 25 minutes until order was restored.

The controversy was a shame for Rwanda, who took charge of the midfield from the word go.

Pasculli was speechless after the game

However, Uganda missed good chances through Hakim Magumba, skipper Edgar Watson and Tabula, who had his chance kiss the woodwork.

" It is a sweet win," Rwanda's Yugoslav coach Rotamir Duksovic said after the game.

"Let us wait for Ghana in Kigali."

Uganda's Argentine coach Pasculli refused to comment after the match.