Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Uganda-Tanzania, likely lineups

The second day of Group C pits Uganda and Tanzania against each other, both hunting for their first points in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a bitter debut. Kickoff at 6:30 p.m. at the Medina Stadium in Rabat. Uganda comes from a 3-1 loss to Tunisia, while Tanzania surrendered to Nigeria (1-2).

Put should rely on Mukwala as a central reference in attack, with Mutyaba moving behind him. In midfield, space is given to a four-man line, with Mato and Ssemugabi on the outsides and the Semakula-Aucho pair tasked with providing balance in the middle.

The Tanzanians are expected to play a four-man line.

Tanzania responds with Samatta as center forward, supported by an offensive trio of Nado, M’Mombwa and Msuva in the three-quarter, completing the 4-2-3-1 drawn by Gamondi.

Probable lineups

Uganda (4-4-1-1): Magoola; Sibbick, Torach, Obita, Kayondo; Ssemugabi, Semakula, Aucho, Mato; Mutyaba; Mukwala. Coach: Put.

Tanzania (4-2-3-1): Foba; Kapombe, Mwamnyeto, Hamad, Hussein; Msanga, Miroshi; Msuva, M’Mombwa, Nado; Samatta. Coach: Gamondi.