Uganda host Botswana in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers. Uganda have won more than they've lost across their recent matches, while Botswana have found wins much harder to come by in the same period.
The two sides have met twice over the past couple of years, with Uganda coming out on top both times. That history adds an extra layer to a game between two teams currently sat at the top of their qualifying group.
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Form Lines
Uganda's sample covers 18 matches across different competitions, including Africa Cup of Nations group games and friendlies. They've won eight, drawn four and lost six, scoring 21 and conceding 25 along the way.
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Uganda: 18 completed matches; Botswana: 14 completed matches.
Uganda
- Win
- 44.4% 8 / 18
- Draw
- 22.2% 4 / 18
- Loss
- 33.3% 6 / 18
- Scored
- 21
- Conceded
- 25
- Difference
- -4
Botswana
- Win
- 21.4% 3 / 14
- Draw
- 35.7% 5 / 14
- Loss
- 42.9% 6 / 14
- Scored
- 9
- Conceded
- 21
- Difference
- -12
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies | Uganda | Congo DR | 05.10.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies | Congo DR | Uganda | 02.10.2026 | 0-2 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | Uganda | Nigeria | 30.12.2025 | 1-3 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | Uganda | Tanzania | 27.12.2025 | 1-1 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | Tunisia | Uganda | 23.12.2025 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies | Morocco | Uganda | 18.11.2025 | 4-0 |
| Friendlies | Uganda | Chad | 14.11.2025 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies | Uganda | Senegal | 24.07.2025 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies | Senegal | Uganda | 24.07.2025 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies | Tanzania | Uganda | 22.07.2025 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies | Botswana | Malawi | 31.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies | Botswana | Zimbabwe | 28.03.2026 | 0-3 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | Botswana | Congo DR | 30.12.2025 | 0-3 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | Benin | Botswana | 27.12.2025 | 1-0 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | Senegal | Botswana | 23.12.2025 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies | Malawi | Botswana | 06.07.2025 | 1-1 |
| COSAFA Cup | Botswana | Zambia | 11.06.2025 | 3-3 |
| COSAFA Cup | Comoros | Botswana | 09.06.2025 | 0-0 |
| Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification | Egypt | Botswana | 19.11.2024 | 1-1 |
| Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification | Botswana | Mauritania | 15.11.2024 | 1-1 |
Botswana's record from 14 matches is tougher reading: three wins, five draws and six losses, with just nine goals scored against 21 conceded. That points to a side who have struggled to create chances and have leaked goals regularly.
Uganda's win rate is notably higher, though both sides have shipped plenty of goals along the way.
Comparative Team Statistics: Uganda vs Botswana
Head-to-Head
The two sides have met twice recently, both in World Cup qualifying. Uganda won 1-0 away in Botswana in October 2025, then won 1-0 at home against Botswana back in June 2024.
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup - Qualification Africa | Botswana | Uganda | 09.10.2025 | 0-1 |
| World Cup - Qualification Africa | Uganda | Botswana | 07.06.2024 | 1-0 |
Uganda have come out on top in both recent meetings, home and away.
Group Standings
This qualifying group is still in its early stages, with both sides having played just two matches. Uganda sit top with four points from a win and a draw, scoring twice and conceding once.
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group H | |||||||
| 1 | Uganda | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2/1 | 4 |
| 2 | Botswana | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4/4 | 2 |
| 3 | Tunisia | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3/3 | 2 |
| 4 | Libya | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2/3 | 1 |
Botswana are second on two points, having drawn both their games so far, scoring four and conceding four. Neither side has lost yet in this group.
Key Contributors
The limited player data available points to R. Mato as Uganda's most recent scorer, netting in one appearance, with N. Asiimwe providing an assist in that same game. There's no equivalent figure for Botswana in the data provided, so a direct comparison of goal threats isn't possible.
Match odds and squad lists
Squad and player details
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Sibbick | England | 27 | Defender | 189 | 69 |
| D. Onyango | Uganda | 41 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 89 |
| N. Okello | Canada | 26 | Midfielder | 195 cm | 94 kg |
| A. Okello | Uganda | 26 | Attacker | 179 | 64 |
| K. Boateng | Ghana | 26 | Attacker | 184 | n/a |
| B. Alhassan | Ghana | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Mukwala | Uganda | 27 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. Kayondo | Uganda | 24 | Defender | 175 | n/a |
| Herbet Achai | Uganda | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| G. Kizito | Uganda | 24 | Defender | 174 | n/a |
| K. Semakula | Uganda | 24 | Defender | 180 | n/a |
| R. Basangwa | n/a | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| T. Mutyaba | Uganda | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| R. Mato | Uganda | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| N. Asiimwe | Uganda | 21 | Defender | 182 | n/a |
| H. Mukundane | Uganda | 24 | Defender | 181 | 69 |
| F. Ssebufu | Uganda | 25 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| R. Torach | Uganda | 23 | Defender | 193 | n/a |
| D. Omedi | Uganda | 32 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Allan Oyirwoth | Uganda | 19 | Midfielder | 185 | 76 |
| A. Vula | n/a | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. Okello | n/a | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Bogere | n/a | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Kgamanyane | Botswana | 30 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| L. Ditsele | Botswana | 30 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Moshe Gaolaolwe | Botswana | 32 | Defender | ||
| T. Setsile | Botswana | 31 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| T. Orebonye | Botswana | 30 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| G. Phoko | Botswana | 31 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| G. Mohutsiwa | Botswana | 29 | Midfielder | 178 | n/a |
| A. Velaphi | Botswana | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Cooper | Botswana | 29 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Molefe | Botswana | 31 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Benson Kitso Mangolo | Botswana | 27 | Defender | ||
| G. Modingwane | Botswana | 30 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| T. Kopelang | Botswana | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| B. Sakana | Botswana | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| O. Ramotse | Botswana | 28 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| T. Motswagole | Botswana | 26 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Godiraone Modingwane | n/a | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Ronaldo Fortune | n/a | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Losika Ratshukudu | n/a | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| N. Mosweunyane | n/a | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| B. Rannyena | n/a | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
Uganda look the stronger side on current evidence, sitting top of this qualifying group and holding the upper hand in recent meetings with Botswana. Botswana's leaky defence across their recent matches only adds to the sense that this could be a tricky away day for them.
With no betting line attached to this match right now, we're steering clear of naming a pick. It's worth checking back closer to kickoff once a market appears.
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