Thursday October 9, 2025
- Obedi Itani Chilume stadium, 7pm
Uganda Cranes lock horns with hosts Botswana at the Obedi Itani Chilume stadium on Independence Day targeting maximum points to stay in contention for a world cup place.
Paul Put’s lie second in group G with 15 points, four behind leaders Algeria and need victory to remain in hunt for a place in Canada, Mexico and USA come next year.
Then playing for KCCA, Muhammad Shaban scored the winning goal against the Zebras at Namboole in the reverse fixture and Put will hope another Premier league star will lead the fight away from home.
Allan Okello, Rogers Torach, Hilary Mukundane, Enock Ssebagala and Reagan Mpande are among the UPL star from which Put and his staff has options.
Although the Cranes can still mathematically surpass Group G leaders Algeria, it seems unlikely the Fennecs will relinquish their lead, and they should even secure a World Cup spot against Somalia.
With Mozambique facing Guinea in the other fixture of the group, Uganda will undoubtedly keep an eye on the action in Maputo.
Uganda Cranes Probable XI
Jamal (GK), Sibbick, Kayondo, Obita, Capradossi, Aucho ©, Ssemakula, Okello, Ssemugabi, Mukwala and Mato