FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

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

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Algeria
  • 81': Mohamed Amoura (P)
  • 90'+9': Mohamed Amoura (P)
FT
2 - 1
Uganda
  • 6': Steven Mukwala

About

Algeria are hosting Uganda at Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium, Tizi Ouzou, Algeria, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.

Match Commentary

  • 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

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Venue: Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium
Location: Tizi Ouzou, Algeria
Attendance: 500

WCQ - CAF Standings

# 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 Standings

Line-Ups

ALG 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
Algeria Substitutes:
Badredine Bouanani, Yassine Benzia, Amin Chiakha, Zineddine Belaïd, Farès Chaïbi, Samir Sophian Chergui, Anis Hadj Moussa, Alexis Guendouz, Nabil Bentaleb, Emile Dorval, Oussama Benbot, Ilan Kebbal.

UGA Uganda (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
19 Jamal Salim (GK) Yellow Card
13 Elio Capradossi
15 Jordan Obita
23 Aziz Kayondo Yellow Card
5 Toby Sibbick
21 Allan Okello
4 Kenneth Ssemakula
8 Khalid Aucho
11 Steven Mukwala
22 Jude Ssemugabi
7 Rogers Mato
Uganda Substitutes:
Legason Nafiani Alionzi, Enock Ssebagala, Denis Omedi, Travis Mutyaba, Hilary Mukundane, Ronald Ssekiganda, Joseph Mpande, Uche Ikpeazu, Denis Onyango, Allan Oyirwoth, Gavin Kizito, Bobosi Byaruhanga.

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