Stop-gap Ghana coach Maxwell Konadu has admitted Uganda gave his side a tough game in Saturday's 1-0 AFCON reverse against the Eastern African giants.Â
The Black Stars were unable to fight back to the game after Savio Kabugo's 9th minute effort consigned them to their first defeat in Group E.
"The game was very difficult because the Ugandans knew anything apart of win would make it impossible for them to qualify for the AFCON. And, they had that in mind and also knew that we had to frustrate them," he told reporters on Ghana's arrival at the Kotoka International Airport.
"Generally they did well and we are not taking anything from them," he added.
Ghana still remain top of the section and could seal their place in January's tournament if they manage to edge Togo in Tamale on Wednesday.
The Hawks also slipped to a 4-1 defeat against Guinea and must performance above themselves to overtake Ghana if they want to qualify.