Defender Rogers Torach Ochaki Credit: John Batanudde

AFCON 2025 | Group C | Tuesday, 23rd December 2025

  • Tunisia Vs Uganda (11 PM, East Africa Standard Time)
  • Rabat Olympic Stadium
  • Referee: Patrice Mebiame (Gabon)

The Uganda Cranes head coach Joseph Paul Put has confirmed the starting line-up against Tunisia.

Salim Magoola starts between the goal posts ahead of Denis Onyango and Nafian Alionzi.

Toby Sibbick, Abdu Aziizi Kayondo, Jordan Obita and Rogers Torach Ochaki are backs.

Sibbick and Kayondo will be deployed on the right and left back departments, respectively.

Torach and Obita are the centerhalfs that will command the starting slots.

Kenneth Semakula and Captain Khalid Aucho are two defensive midfielders. Rogers Mato, Steven Mukwala, Jude Ssemugabi and Lorenzen Melvyn are the forward options.

Rich Bench

It is a rich selection bench that has a blend of youth and experienced players.

Nafian Alionzi and Dennis Onyango are the two goalkeepers awaiting introduction.

The others are Bobosi Byaruhanga, Baba Alhassan, Denis Omedi, Ronald Ssekiganda, Reagan Mpande, Isaac Muleme, Travis Mutyaba, Allan Okello, James Bogere, Shafik Kwikiriza, Hilary Mukundane, Ivan Ahimbisibwe and Uchechukwu Ikpeazu.

There is no place for defender Elio Caprodossi, who is reported to have picked up a knock.

The match will be officiated by Patrice Mebiame from Gabon.

David Isabirye is a senior staff writer for Kawowo Sports where he covers most of the major events.

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