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

· Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Uganda
    FT
    0 - 2
    South Africa
    • 49': Thapelo Morena
    • 89': Patrick Maswanganyi

    About

    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 Commentary

    • 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

    https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/countries/500/rsa.png&h=25&scale=crop&w=25&location=originRSA UGAhttps://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/countries/500/uga.png&h=25&scale=crop&w=25&location=origin
    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

    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

    UGA 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 Yellow Card
    13 Jude Ssemugabi
    7 Rogers Mato
    14 Denis Omedi
    Uganda Substitutes:
    Travis Mutyaba, Legason Nafiani Alionzi, Charles Lukwago, Hakim Kiwanuka, Calvin Kabuye, Gavin Kizito, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Ronald Ssekiganda, Isaac Muleme, Halid Lwaliwa, Geofrey Wasswa, Steven Mukwala.

    RSA 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
    South Africa Substitutes:
    Patrick Maswanganyi, Nyiko Mobbie, Relebohile Ratomo, Sipho Chaine, Thapelo Morena, Fawaaz Basadien, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Sage Stephens, Siyabonga Ngezana, Thalente Mbatha, Iqraam Rayners, Devon Titus.

    AFCON Qualifying News

    Emmanuel Adebayor: Jamie Carragher's treatment of Mohamed Salah is disrespectful
    Emmanuel Adebayor: Jamie Carragher's treatment of Mohamed Salah is disrespectful

    Emmanuel Adebayor has labelled Jamie Carragher's treatment of Mohamed Salah as disrespectful.

    Can Tunisia cause an upset in Group F?
    Can Tunisia cause an upset in Group F?

    Ed Dove discusses Tunisia's chances of progression from Group F as they face tough opponents Japan, The Netherlands and a UEFA play off winner.

    Do South Africa have reasons to be optimistic after World Cup draw?
    Do South Africa have reasons to be optimistic after World Cup draw?

    ESPN South Africa correspondent Leonard Solm discusses South Africa's chances of going further then they have before at the World Cup.

    Could Mo Salah fire Egypt to World Cup success?
    Could Mo Salah fire Egypt to World Cup success?

    Ed Dove discusses the influence Mo Salah could have on Egypt's World Cup ambitions as they are drawn against Belgium, Iran and New Zealand.

    Did Achraf Hakimi deserve to win the African Footballer of the Year?
    Did Achraf Hakimi deserve to win the African Footballer of the Year?

    ESPN FC's Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens react to Achraf Hakimi winning the 2025 African Footballer of the Year.