AFCON 2025 | Result
Results
| Team | 1st Half | 2nd Half | Goals | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uganda | 0 | 1 | 1 | Draw |
| Tanzania | 0 | 1 | 1 | Draw |
Tanzania held Uganda in their second 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) encounter at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat on Saturday.
Allan Okello danced past his marker but his curling effort was palmed away by on-form goalkeeper Zuberi Foba in the eighth minute.
Feisal Salum nutmeged Baba Alhassan but his verocious effort from distance was far from the desired target.
Rogers Mato nearly gave Uganda the lead in the 16th minute but his powerful header bounced off the frame after beating the goalkeeper.
At the half-hour mark, Travis Mutyaba intercepted a back pass but Bakari Mwamnyeto was quick to block the effort.
Tanzania were awarded a penalty in the 56th minute after the ball went off Baba Alhassan’s hand in the area.
Simon Msuva stepped up to the occasion and sent Onyango the wrong way as Tanzania took the lead in the 59th minute.
Uche Ikpeazu levelled matters in the 80th minute as he latched on to Denis Omedi’s cross, beating the goalkeeper in style.
James Bogere was brought down in the area and the center referee pointed at the spot, awarding Uganda a penalty.
Allan Okello had the chance to place Uganda in the lead but he planted the ball way off the target in the 90th minute.
In added time, Charles M’Mombwa had a cut clear chance to regain Tanzania’s lead but his effort missed the target by inches.
Group C Table
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts | Next |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nigeria | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 12 | - |
| 2 |  Tunisia | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 4 | - |
| 3 |  Tanzania | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 2 | - |
| 4 |  Uganda | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 1 | - |
Uganda Cranes XI: Denis Onyango (Captain, Goalkeeper), Toby Sibbick, Abdu Aziizi Kayondo, Jordan Obita, Kenneth Semakula, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Baba Alhassan, Rogers Mato, Travis Mutyaba, Jude Ssemugabi, Allan Okello
Subs: Nafian Alionzi Legason (G.K), Salim Omar Magoola (G.K), Rogers Torach, Khalid Aucho, Karl Uchechukwu Ikpeazu, Steven Mukwala, Denis Omedi, Ronald Ssekiganda, Reagan Mpande, Isaac Muleme, James Bogere, Shafik Nana Kwikiriza, Hilary Panuel Mukundane, Lorenzen Melvyn, Ivan Ahimisibwe
Head Coach: Paul Joseph Put (Belgium)
Tanzania XI: Zuberi Masudi (G.K), Ibrahim Hamad, Feisal Abdallah, Saimon Msuva, Bakari Nondo (Captain), Mohamed Mohamed, Novatus Miroshi, Kelvin John, Haji Mnoga, Tarryn Allarakhia, Alphonce Msanga
Subs: Hussein Masalanga (G.K), Pascal Msindo, Nickson Kibabage, Dickson Job, Iddi Alli, Kokola M’mombwa, Selemani Abdala, Mbwana Samatta, Prosper Kibu, Wilson Nangu, Khalid Iddi, Lusajo Mwaikenda, Shamori Kapombe, Yusufu Kagoma, Kelvin Naftal
Head Coach: Miguel Angel Gamondi (Argentina)
Match Officials
- Center Referee: Jalal Jayed (Morocco)
- Assistant Referee 1: Zakaria Brinsi (Morocco)
- Assistant Referee 2: Mostafa Akarkad (Morocco)
- Fourth official: Mustapha Kechchaf (Morocco)
- Commissioner: Jean Didier Malunga (Côte D’Ivoire)
- General Coordinator: Posto Valentia Mohami (South Africa)
- Video Assistant Referee (VAR): Hamza El Fariq (Morocco)
- Assistant Video Assistant Referee (AVAR): Jerson Emiliano Dos Emiliano Dos Santos (Angola)
Until they stop wearing 3D tshirts, winning will remain a mystery to Uganda cranes
Next time onyango. Should be given penalty 🤗