The Uganda Cranes earned a spirited 2-2 draw against top Moroccan club AS FAR Rabat in a friendly match on Saturday, boosting morale just before the 2025 AFCON finals kick off next week in Morocco.
Denis Omedi opened the scoring for the Cranes after receiving a long pass from Bobosi Byaruhanga, showcasing calm control before netting the ball.
Substitute Ivan Ahimbisibwe later scored the second goal to secure the draw for Head Coach Joseph Paul Put’s side.
Starting XI Tested
Coach Put used the match to assess his squad, naming this starting lineup:
Goalkeeper: Salim Jamal Magoola
Defenders: David Owori, Isaac Muleme, Hillary Mukundane, Rogers Torach Ochaki
Midfielders: Khalid Aucho (Capt.), Bobosi Byaruhanga, Travis Mutyaba, Shafik Nana Kwikiriza
Forwards: Denis Omedi, James Bogere.
AFCON Group C Challenge
This result offers a positive sign of the Cranes’ readiness ahead of the tough AFCON challenge in Group C, where they will face:
Tunisia
Nigeria
Tanzania
