Uganda vs South Africa, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage

· Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying

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49': Thapelo Morena
89': Patrick Maswanganyi

About

Uganda are hosting South Africa at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala, Uganda, starting on . The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying.

Match Commentary

42': Taddeo Lwanga (Uganda) Yellow Card at 42'
45': Halid Lwaliwa (Uganda) Substitution at 45'
45': Thapelo Morena (South Africa) Substitution at 45'
49': Thapelo Morena (South Africa) Goal at 49'
56': Hakim Kiwanuka (Uganda) Substitution at 56'
56': Bobosi Byaruhanga (Uganda) Substitution at 56'
56': Steven Mukwala (Uganda) Substitution at 56'
63': Travis Mutyaba (Uganda) Substitution at 63'
71': Fawaaz Basadien (South Africa) Substitution at 71'
71': Iqraam Rayners (South Africa) Substitution at 71'
71': Patrick Maswanganyi (South Africa) Substitution at 71'
84': Thalente Mbatha (South Africa) Substitution at 84'
89': Patrick Maswanganyi (South Africa) Goal at 89'

Statistics

RSA		UGA
11	Fouls	9
0	Yellow Cards	1
0	Red Cards	0
0	Offsides	0
2	Corner Kicks	1
0	Saves	0
62.2	Possession	37.8
11	SHOTS	5
2	ON GOAL	0
0.2	On Target %	0.0
0	Penalty Goals	0
0	Penalty Kicks Taken	0
0	Accurate Passes	0
0	Passes	0
0.0	Pass Completion %	0.0
0	Accurate Crosses	0
0	Crosses	0
0.0	Cross %	0.0
0	Long Balls	0
0	Accurate Long Balls	0
0.0	Long Balls %	0.0
3	Blocked Shots	0
0	Effective Tackles	0
0	Tackles	0
0.0	Tackle %	0.0
0	Interceptions	0
0	Effective Clearances	0
0	Clearances	0

Game Information

Competition: Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying

Venue: Nelson Mandela National Stadium
Location: Kampala, Uganda

AFCON Qualifying Standings

#	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
1	Mali	3	+4	9
2	Rwanda	3	+2	6
3	Cape Verde	3	-1	3
4	Liberia	3	-5	0

Full Standings

Line-Ups

Uganda (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
19	Ismail Watenga (GK)
3	Timothy Awany
5	Bevis Mugabi
23	Aziz Kayondo
4	Kenneth Ssemakula
21	Allan Okello
8	Khalid Aucho
22	Taddeo Lwanga
13	Jude Ssemugabi
7	Rogers Mato
14	Denis Omedi

Uganda Substitutes:

Travis Mutyaba, Legason Nafiani Alionzi, Charles Lukwago, Hakim Kiwanuka, Calvin Kabuye, Gavin Kizito, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Ronald Ssekiganda, Isaac Muleme, Halid Lwaliwa, Geofrey Wasswa, Steven Mukwala.

South Africa (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
1	Ronwen Williams (GK)
13	Rushwin Dortley
14	Mothobi Mvala
6	Aubrey Modiba
20	Khuliso Mudau
12	Luke Le Roux
15	Bathusi Jurry Aubaas
4	Teboho Mokoena
9	Evidence Makgopa
7	Oswin Appollis
17	Elias Mokwana

South Africa Substitutes:

Patrick Maswanganyi, Nyiko Mobbie, Relebohile Mofokeng, Sipho Chaine, Thapelo Morena, Fawaaz Basadien, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Sage Stephens, Siyabonga Ngezana, Thalente Mbatha, Iqraam Rayners, Devon Titus.

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