2025 Total Energies CAF U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)
Today (Thursday) at 8pm
Uganda v Tanzania
The Uganda Cubs are set to face Tanzania in their second match of the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia, Morocco, with kickoff scheduled for 8pm.
Team Form and Previous Encounters:
Uganda Cubs: In their opening game, the Cubs suffered a heavy 5-0 defeat to host nation Morocco. Despite this setback, they demonstrated attacking intent, making 65 entries into Morocco’s final third.
Tanzania U-17: Tanzania also faced a challenging start, losing 4-1 to Zambia. This defeat marked their sixth consecutive loss at the AFCON, with their last positive result dating back to 2017.
Head-to-Head:
Uganda and Tanzania have a recent history of competitive encounters. In the qualifiers for this tournament, their first match ended in a 1-1 draw, while Uganda secured a 2-1 victory in the final. Notably, in their previous AFCON meeting in 2019, Uganda triumphed 3-0 over Tanzania.
Key Players:
Uganda Cubs:
James Bogere: The forward has been in impressive form, scoring three goals in pre-tournament friendlies.
Richard Okello (Captain): A central figure in Uganda’s midfield, Okello’s leadership will be crucial.
Isima Magala and Derrick Ssozi: Both players are expected to play pivotal roles in Uganda’s attacking strategies.
Tanzania U-17:
Jabiri Farijala and Juma Abushiri: These forwards have been instrumental in Tanzania’s attacking plays, creating several chances in their previous match.
Kassim Juma (Captain): Juma’s experience and leadership are vital for Tanzania’s aspirations in the tournament.
Match Outlook:
Both teams are eager to secure their first points after challenging starts to the tournament. Uganda’s recent victories over Tanzania in the qualifiers may provide them with a psychological edge. However, Tanzania’s resilience and attacking capabilities suggest a closely contested match.
Uganda and Tanzania are in group A alongside hosts Morocco who top the group with three points just like second placed Zambia. Uganda needs to win to improve their chances to qualify for the World Cup.
