Algeria vs Uganda, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
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Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 6': Goal! Algeria 0, Uganda 1. Steven Mukwala (Uganda) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Kenneth Semakula.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': Aziz Kayondo (Uganda) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+6': First Half ends, Algeria 0, Uganda 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Algeria 0, Uganda 1.
- 67': Substitution, Algeria. Mehdi Dorval replaces Jaouen Hadjam.
- 67': Substitution, Algeria. Anis Hadj Moussa replaces Riyad Mahrez.
- 67': Substitution, Algeria. Samir Chergui replaces Rafik Belghali.
- 73': Substitution, Uganda. Denis Omedi replaces Jude Ssemugabi because of an injury.
- 76': Substitution, Algeria. Farès Chaïbi replaces Hicham Boudaoui.
- 81': Goal! Algeria 1, Uganda 1. Mohammed Amoura (Algeria) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the centre of the goal.
- 82': Substitution, Uganda. Joseph Mpande replaces Steven Mukwala.
- 83': Substitution, Algeria. Ilan Kebbal replaces Ibrahim Maza.
- 86': Salim Magoola (Uganda) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 10 minutes of added time.
- 90'+7': Substitution, Uganda. Travis Mutyaba replaces Allan Okello.
- 90'+7': Substitution, Uganda. Uche Ikpeazu replaces Rogers Mato.
- 90'+7': Substitution, Uganda. Denis Onyango replaces Salim Magoola.
- 90'+8': Substitution, Algeria. Nabil Bentaleb replaces Amine Gouiri.
- 90'+9': Goal! Algeria 2, Uganda 1. Mohammed Amoura (Algeria) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the centre of the goal.
- 90'+16': Anis Hadj Moussa (Algeria) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+19': Second Half ends, Algeria 2, Uganda 1.
- 0': Match ends, Algeria 2, Uganda 1.
Game Information
Venue: Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium
Location: Tizi Ouzou, Algeria
Attendance: 500
WCQ - CAF Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algeria | 10 | +16 | 25 |
| 2 | Uganda | 10 | +5 | 18 |
| 3 | Mozambique | 10 | -3 | 18 |
| 4 | Guinea | 10 | +3 | 15 |
Line-Ups
Algeria (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Luca Zidane (GK) |
| 21 | Ramy Bensebaini |
| 2 | Aïssa Mandi |
| 13 | Jaouen Hadjam |
| 15 | Rafik Belghali |
| 10 | Ibrahim Maza |
| 14 | Hicham Boudaoui |
| 6 | Adem Zorgane |
| 11 | Amine Gouiri |
| 18 | Mohamed Amoura |
| 7 | Riyad Mahrez |
Uganda (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 19 | Jamal Salim (GK)  |
| 13 | Elio Capradossi |
| 15 | Jordan Obita |
| 23 | Aziz Kayondo |
| 5 | Toby Sibbick |
| 21 | Allan Okello |
| 4 | Kenneth Ssemakula |
| 8 | Khalid Aucho |
| 11 | Steven Mukwala |
| 22 | Jude Ssemugabi |
| 7 | Rogers Mato |
WCQ - CAF News
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