Overview:
The Cranes will hope the inside knowledge provided by Tanzania based players Khalid Aucho (Singinda) and Steven Mukwala (Simba) gives them edge over the Taifa Stars.
Uganda and Tanzania lock horns in the highly anticipated East African derby in Group C at Afcon 2025, with the encounter to take place at Al Medina Stadium in Rabat.
The two sides started the tournament on a losing note, with the Taifa Stars beaten 2-1 by Nigeria and Uganda lost 3-1 to Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles.
Both sets of players and coaching staff have promised an entertaining but purposeful game which could decide their destiny in the competition.
The Cranes will hope the inside knowledge provided by Tanzania-based players Khalid Aucho (Singinda) and Steven Mukwala (Simba) gives them an edge over the Taifa Stars.
Team News
Uganda will be without defenders Timothy Awany (ruled out of the tournament) and Elio Capradossi (injured) as per coach Joseph Paul Put, although the latter was involved in the last training, although on own.
For Tanzania, midfielder Feisal Salum is back from suspension, which saw him miss the defeat to Nigeria’s Super Eagles.
Fei Toto missed the opener due to accumulated bookings in the qualifiers and his absence gives coach Miguel Gamondi more options in the centre of the pack.
However, first-choice goalkeeper Yacoub Suleiman is still out due to injury.
Key Stat
- This will be the first-ever Afcon meeting in history between the two sides.
Other matches on Saturday
In Group C, Tunisia and Nigeria will look to join already Egypt in the next round while the day will open with a clash between Benin and Botswana and later, Senegal and DR Congo clash in a game of the giants.
Uganda possible starting lineup:
Magoola (GK), Sibbick, Torach, Obita, Kayondo; Omedi, Semakula, Aucho ©, Mato; Okello, Mukwala
Tanzania possible starting lineup:
Foba (GK), Kapombe, Mwamnyeto, Hamad, Hussein; Miroshi, Salum; Msuva, M’Mbobwa, Allarkhia; Samatta
