Botswana vs Uganda, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Botswana

FT
0 - 1

Uganda

54': Jude Ssemugabi

About

Botswana are hosting Uganda at Francistown Stadium, Francistown, Botswana, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.

Match Timeline

0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
0': First Half begins.
22': Thatayaone Ditlhokwe (Botswana) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
43': Mothusi Johnson (Botswana) is shown the yellow card for handball.
45'+1': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
45'+2': First Half ends, Botswana 0, Uganda 0.
45': Second Half begins Botswana 0, Uganda 0.
54': Goal! Botswana 0, Uganda 1. Jude Ssemugabi (Uganda) header. Assisted by Allan Okello.
62': Gilbert Baruti (Botswana) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
69': Substitution, Botswana. Thabang Sesinyi replaces Gilbert Baruti.
70': Substitution, Botswana. Thatayaone Ramatlapeng replaces Thero Setsile.
70': Substitution, Uganda. Travis Mutyaba replaces Steven Mukwala.
70': Substitution, Uganda. Uche Ikpeazu replaces Allan Okello.
89': Substitution, Botswana. Thabo Maponda replaces Mosha Gaolaolwe.
90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
90'+1': Substitution, Botswana. Serati Semadi replaces Tumisang Orebonye.
90'+6': Second Half ends, Botswana 0, Uganda 1.
0': Match ends, Botswana 0, Uganda 1.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Venue: Francistown Stadium
Location: Francistown, Botswana

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

Full Table

Line-Ups

Botswana (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
23	Keeagile Kgosipula (GK)
4	Mosha Gaolaolwe
3	Thatayaone Ditlhokwe
12	Mothusi Johnson
5	Alford Velaphi
7	Kabelo Seakanyeng
2	Thabo Leinanyane
22	Gilbert Baruti
17	Thero Setsile
11	Tumisang Orebonye
6	Gape Mohutsiwa

Botswana Substitutes:

Kabelo Dambe, Thatayaone Ramatlapeng, Serati Semadi, Lesenya Malapela, Omphile Vissage, Thabang Sesinyi, Theo Shadikong, Thabo Maponda, Botsile Sakana, Chicco Molefe, Lebogang Ditsele, Shanganani Nganda.

Uganda (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
18	Denis Onyango (GK)
4	Kenneth Ssemakula
15	Jordan Obita
23	Aziz Kayondo
5	Toby Sibbick
11	Steven Mukwala
13	Elio Capradossi
21	Allan Okello
22	Jude Ssemugabi
7	Rogers Mato
8	Khalid Aucho

Uganda Substitutes:

Bobosi Byaruhanga, Herbert Achayi, Ronald Ssekiganda, Joseph Mpande, Denis Omedi, Legason Nafiani Alionzi, Travis Mutyaba, Jamal Salim, Uche Ikpeazu, Allan Oyirwoth, Reagan Mpande, Rogers Ochaki.

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