Uganda vs Somalia, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Uganda are hosting Somalia
at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala, Uganda, 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! Uganda 1, Somalia 0. Allan Okello (Uganda) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the high centre of the goal.
- 39': Goal! Uganda 2, Somalia 0. Jude Ssemugabi (Uganda) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 44': Elio Capradossi (Uganda) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 45'+5': First Half ends, Uganda 2, Somalia 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Uganda 2, Somalia 0.
- 54': Substitution, Somalia. Ayman Hussein replaces Abdulle Abdullahi.
- 55': Substitution, Somalia. Mukhtar Suleiman replaces Yasir Sa'Ad.
- 56': Substitution, Somalia. Farhan Ahmed replaces Ali Musse.
- 70': Substitution, Uganda. Denis Omedi replaces Steven Mukwala.
- 76': Substitution, Somalia. Ayuub Ahmed-Nur replaces Handwalla Bwana.
- 86': Substitution, Somalia. Mohamud Ali replaces Faisal Abu Bakr.
- 89': Substitution, Uganda. Joseph Mpande replaces Rogers Mato.
- 89': Substitution, Uganda. Reagan Mpande replaces Allan Okello.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 90'+3': Farhan Ahmed (Somalia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+3': Jordan Obita (Uganda) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Uganda 2, Somalia 0.
- 0': Match ends, Uganda 2, Somalia 0.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Nelson Mandela National Stadium
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Venue: Nelson Mandela National Stadium
Location: Kampala, Uganda
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 |
Line-Ups
Uganda (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 19 | Jamal Salim (GK) |
| 15 | Jordan Obita  |
| 13 | Elio Capradossi |
| 23 | Aziz Kayondo |
| 5 | Toby Sibbick |
| 21 | Allan Okello |
| 8 | Khalid Aucho |
| 4 | Kenneth Ssemakula |
| 11 | Steven Mukwala |
| 7 | Rogers Mato |
| 22 | Jude Ssemugabi |
Somalia (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 13 | Abdirahman Mohamud Jama (GK) |
| 3 | Faisal Othman |
| 15 | Ali Omar |
| 2 | Yonis Farah |
| 17 | Abdulle Abdullahi |
| 21 | Yasir Sa'Ad |
| 8 | Abdulrahman Sharif |
| 6 | Mohamed Omar |
| 9 | Bilal Habib |
| 7 | Handwalla Bwana |
| 10 | Ali Musse |
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