South Africa vs Uganda, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage

· Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
South Africa
  • 14': Lyle Foster
  • 90'+5': Thalente Mbatha
FT
2 - 2
Uganda
  • 51': Denis Omedi
  • 53': Rogers Mato

About

South Africa are hosting Uganda at Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying.

Game Information

Competition: Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying

Venue: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

AFCON Qualifying Standings

# 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
Full Standings

Line-Ups

RSA South Africa (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
16 Veli Mothwa (GK)
14 Rushwin Dortley
21 Siyabonga Ngezana Yellow Card
6 Aubrey Modiba
20 Khuliso Mudau Yellow Card
11 Themba Zwane
4 Teboho Mokoena
13 Yaya Sithole
9 Lyle Foster
7 Oswin Appollis
17 Elias Mokwana
South Africa Substitutes:
Thalente Mbatha, Thapelo Morena, Iqraam Rayners, Ricardo Goss, Relebohile Ratomo, Sipho Chaine, Nyiko Mobbie, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Patrick Maswanganyi, Jayden Adams, Grant Kekana, Fawaaz Basadien.

UGA Uganda (4-3-3)

No. Name
19 Ismail Watenga (GK)
13 Elio Capradossi
5 Bevis Mugabi
23 Aziz Kayondo Yellow Card
12 Elvis Bwomono
10 Travis Mutyaba
8 Khalid Aucho
16 Ronald Ssekiganda
9 Steven Mukwala
7 Rogers Mato
14 Denis Omedi
Uganda Substitutes:
Joackiam Ojera, Legason Nafiani Alionzi, Joseph Ochaya, Allan Okello, Isaac Muleme, Jude Ssemugabi, James Penz Begisa, Saidi Mayanja, Joel Sserunjogi, Calvin Kabuye, Arnold Odong, Charles Lukwago.

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