The Uganda Cranes have left for Congo this morning ahead of their final match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, set to take place on Tuesday. This crucial fixture comes on the back of a tough 2-0 loss to South Africa over the weekend, a result that, while disappointing, does not impact Uganda’s qualification for next year’s tournament, as both Uganda and South Africa have already secured their spots in the 2025 AFCON.
Despite the setback against South Africa, Coach Paul Put remains optimistic about the Cranes’ chances in Congo. Speaking to the media before departure, the Belgian coach expressed confidence that his team will bounce back and end their qualification campaign on a high note. “We may have lost to South Africa, but this team has the character to come back strong. We know how important it is to make Ugandans proud, and we will do everything we can to bring back a smile to their faces with a positive result in Congo,” said Put.
The Uganda Cranes have been solid throughout the qualification process, and the loss to South Africa, although a blow, does not overshadow the team’s overall progress. With the pressure of qualification lifted, Coach Put will be looking for a spirited performance to finish the qualifiers with a strong result.
Ugandan fans are hoping the Cranes will shake off the disappointment of the weekend and bring home a positive result from Congo. The national team’s journey to the 2025 AFCON is now guaranteed, but Coach Put and the players are eager to finish strong and make the country proud with a well-earned victory.
As the team heads into the final qualifier, all eyes will be on the Cranes, who are determined to give Ugandans something to celebrate as they look forward to next year’s AFCON tournament. The match will kick off on Tuesday, and the whole nation will be watching closely as Uganda aims to end their campaign on a high note.
