Match report

Uganda and Tanzania Draw 1-1 in Africa Cup of Nations Match

Uganda
Uganda
1–1
FT
Tanzania
Tanzania
Dec 27, 2025

Uganda and Tanzania played to a 1-1 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations match. S. Msuva scored a penalty for Tanzania in the 59th minute, while Uche Ikpeazu equalized for Uganda in the 80th minute. Both teams showed resilience and tactical prowess, but were unable to secure a victory in this hard-fought encounter.

Key Facts

  • • S. Msuva scored a penalty for Tanzania in the 59th minute.
  • • Uche Ikpeazu equalized for Uganda in the 80th minute.
  • • K. Semakula received a yellow card for Uganda in the 45th minute.
  • • Denis Onyango was also shown a yellow card in the 71st minute.
  • • Tanzania substituted D. Job and A. Samatta in the 64th minute.
  • • Uganda made three substitutions: B. Alhassan in the 65th minute, J. Ssemugabi and T. Mutyaba in the 77th minute.

Lineups

Uganda

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 18 D. Onyango (G)
  • 4 K. Semakula (D)
  • 5 T. Sibbick (D)
  • 15 J. Obita (D)
  • 23 A. Kayondo (D)
  • 21 A. Okello
  • 6 B. Byaruhanga (M)
  • 12 B. Alhassan (M)
  • 7 R. Mato (M)
  • 10 T. Mutyaba (F)
  • 22 J. Ssemugabi

Substitutes

  • 1 N. Alionzi
  • 19 S. Magoola
  • 8 K. Aucho
  • 9 U. Ikpeazu
  • 27 M. Lorenzen
  • 11 S. Mukwala
  • 14 D. Omedi
  • 16 R. Ssekiganda
  • 17 R. Mpande
  • 20 I. Muleme
  • 2 R. Torach
  • 24 J. Bogere
  • 25 S. Kwikiriza
  • 26 H. Mukundane
  • 28 Ahimbisibwe Ivan

Tanzania

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 28 Z. Foba
  • 25 H. Mnoga (D)
  • 14 B. Mwamnyeto (D)
  • 4 I. Hamad (D)
  • 15 M. Hussein (D)
  • 27 A. Msanga (M)
  • 20 N. Miroshi (M)
  • 26 T. Allarakhia (M)
  • 6 F. Salum (M)
  • 12 S. Msuva (M)
  • 21 K. John (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 H. Masalanga
  • 2 P. Msindo
  • 5 D. Job
  • 3 N. Kibabage
  • 19 L. Mwaikenda
  • 16 W. Nangu
  • 22 S. Kapombe
  • 23 Y. Kagoma
  • 17 K. Habibu
  • 8 C. M'Mombwa
  • 24 K. Nashon
  • 9 A. Suleiman
  • 7 I. Nado
  • 11 D. Kibu
  • 10 A. Samatta

Timeline

  1. Uganda
    45'+5 Uganda Card · Yellow Card
    K. Semakula

    Foul

  2. Tanzania
    59' Tanzania Goal · Penalty
    S. Msuva
  3. Tanzania
    64' Tanzania subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. John · On: D. Job
  4. Tanzania
    64' Tanzania subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Allarakhia · On: A. Samatta
  5. Uganda
    65' Uganda subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Alhassan · On: D. Omedi
  6. Uganda
    71' Uganda Card · Yellow Card
    Denis Onyango

    Argument

  7. Tanzania
    73' Tanzania Card · Yellow Card
    D. Job

    Foul

  8. Uganda
    77' Uganda subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Ssemugabi · On: Uche Ikpeazu
  9. Uganda
    77' Uganda subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Mutyaba · On: J. Bogere
  10. Uganda
    80' Uganda Goal · Normal Goal
    Uche Ikpeazu · Assist: D. Omedi
  11. Tanzania
    84' Tanzania subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Salum · On: C. M'Mombwa
  12. Tanzania
    88' Tanzania Card · Yellow Card
    Haji Mnoga

    Foul

  13. Uganda
    90'+4 Uganda Card · Yellow Card
    Uche Ikpeazu

    Foul

  14. Uganda
    90'+6 Uganda subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Okello · On: R. Ssekiganda

Match Stats

Stat Uganda Tanzania
Fouls 16 16
Pass Accuracy 82% 80%
Offsides 2 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 10
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 421 347
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 6 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 347 276
Shots Inside Box 10 4
Saves 0 5
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Tanzania took the lead through a penalty kick by S. Msuva in the 59th minute, giving them a temporary advantage.
  • ▸ Uganda responded with an equalizer from Uche Ikpeazu in the 80th minute, ensuring the match ended in a 1-1 draw.