Uganda vs South Africa, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
· Africa Cup of Nations QualifyingAbout
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 Timeline
- 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
Venue: Nelson Mandela National Stadium
Location: Kampala, Uganda
AFCON Qualifying Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 6 | +11 | 14 |
| 2 | Uganda | 6 | +3 | 13 |
| 3 | Congo | 6 | -8 | 4 |
| 4 | South Sudan | 6 | -6 | 3 |
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 |
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 |
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