RABAT – A dramatic 90th-minute penalty miss by Allan Okello saw the Uganda Cranes settle for a 1-1 draw against Tanzania on Saturday, leaving their AFCON 2025 hopes hanging by a thread.
Match Highlights
58’ Goal: Simon Msuva put Tanzania ahead from the spot.
80’ Goal: Uche Ikpeazu equalized for Uganda with a powerful diving header.
90’ Drama: Allan Okello blazed a last-gasp penalty over the bar, denying Uganda a historic comeback win.
Coach Paul Put reactions: “I have a very bad feeling. Missing a penalty at the stroke of full time is very, very painful. We must now reset for Nigeria.”
Group C: Matchday 2 Results
Uganda 1-1 Tanzania
Nigeria 3-2 Tunisia (The Super Eagles secured qualification with a late winner)
Updated Group C Table
- Nigeria (Q) 6 points
- Tunisia 3 points
- Tanzania 1 point
- Uganda 1 point
The Equation: Uganda must now beat Nigeria in their final game and hope for a favorable result in the Tunisia vs. Tanzania match to stand any chance of progressing.
