Uche Ikpeazu’s late equalizer and a missed Allan Okello penalty saw Uganda and Tanzania share the spoils in a dramatic 1-1 draw that keeps both teams’ knockout hopes alive.
Tanzania’s quest for a maiden Africa Cup of Nations victory continues after a -1-1 draw with Uganda at Rabat’s Al Medina Stadium.
Despite dominance from the Cranes in the first half—including a Rogers Mato header that rattled the woodwork—the Taifa Stars broke the deadlock in the 57th minute.
Simon Msuva converted a clinical penalty after a handball by Baba Alhassan, putting Tanzania on the verge of history.
Uganda’s persistence paid off in the 80th minute through substitute Uche Ikpeazu. Just three minutes after his introduction, Ikpeazu latched onto a diagonal cross from Denis Omedi to slide the ball home.
The Cranes missed a golden opportunity to snatch all three points in the 88th minute when Allan Okello fired a penalty over the bar following Haji Mnoga’s foul on teenage substitute James Bogere.
The stalemate leaves both nations tied on points in Group C heading into a decisive final match-day.
Tanzania will face Tunisia knowing they must find a way to end a winless AFCON streak that now spans 11 matches.
Meanwhile, Uganda prepares for a high-stakes encounter against Nigeria, as both East African neighbors remain in contention for a place in the knockout stages.