Uganda Vs Tanzania Highlights, Africa Cup Of Nations 2025: Cranes Rally Late To Snatch 1-1 Draw Against Taifa Stars

Hello! We’re back with another live blog as Uganda take on Tanzania. Stay tuned for AFCON 2025 live updates.

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Kick-off at Al Medina Stadium and we’re underway! Uganda immediately shows intent, pressing high and testing Tanzania early. Travis Mutyaba wins a free kick in the defensive half after a foul by Novatus Miroshi.

Moments later, Aziz Kayondo tries a tricky left-footed shot but it goes wide, and Allan Okello fires a right-footed effort that Zuberi Foba does brilliantly to save in the bottom left. Early sparks flying, and Uganda already making their presence felt.

Uganda keeping the pressure on! Allan Okello tests Zuberi Foba again with a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, but the Tanzanian keeper stands firm in the center.

Moments later, Rogers Mato rises high and meets Aziz Kayondo’s pinpoint cross, but the header rattles the bar, so close! Uganda buzzing, Tanzania holding on.

A brief pause in play as Zuberi Foba goes down injured, Tanzania’s keeper needing some attention. Once action resumes, Uganda earns a corner after Ibrahim Hamad concedes, keeping the pressure on.

Tanzania try to respond, but Feisal Salum is caught offside, halting their counter. The tempo is high, and Uganda is dominating the early exchanges!

Uganda keep turning the screws! Kenneth Semakula unleashes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but the Tanzanias’ keeper is alert, making a solid save. Moments later, Rogers Mato wins a free kick in Uganda’s defensive half, still plenty of energy and battles all over the pitch.

Just before halftime, the Taifa Stars nearly snatch the lead. Kelvin John rises for a header from the center of the box, but Denis Onyango flies to his top right to keep the Cranes in front. What a save, Tanzania showing they can strike anytime!

The first half comes to a close at Al Medina Stadium with the score locked at 0-0. The Cranes have dominated possession and created the clearer chances, but the Taifa Stars have stayed resilient, keeping Uganda at bay. Plenty of drama and close calls, and the second half promises even more.

The second half is underway at Al Medina Stadium, score still 0-0. Tanzania’s Bakari Mwamnyeto is flagged offside immediately, and a foul by Aziz Kayondo hands the Taifa Stars a free kick on the right wing. The Cranes will need to stay sharp as the Tanzania look to find a breakthrough.

Big moment at Al Medina Stadium, Baba Alhassan handles the ball in the box and the Cranes concede a penalty. The Taifa Stars have a golden chance to take the lead. Tension rising as both sides look for that first breakthrough.

GOOAL! The Taifa Stars strike first! Simon Msuva steps up and calmly slots the penalty into the top left corner, Uganda’s Cranes 0, Tanzanias 1. The Cranes now have some chasing to do as the Taifa Stars take the lead.

Tensions rising! Cranes’ goalkeeper Denis Onyango picks up a yellow card as the battle in the box gets heated. Uganda need to keep their cool as they hunt for an equalizer, while the Taifa Stars look to protect their lead.

The Cranes are right back in it. Denis Omedi swings in a teasing cross and Uche Ikpeazu times his run perfectly, thumping a header from the center straight into the net. It’s 1-1 at Al Medina Stadium, and this one is alive all over again. Momentum has swung, the crowd is up, and the Taifa Stars are suddenly under serious pressure.

Strap in, six minutes of added time are up on the board. The Cranes are pushing hard for a late winner, the Taifa Stars are digging in, and every touch now feels massive. This one’s set up for a frantic finish.

That’s a wrap! We’ll be back with another live blog soon. Until then, bye-bye.