Mato strike rescues level for Uganda in Tunisia

David GOMBE

Uganda performed out to a 1-1 stalemate with Tunisia in Group H of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at Hammadi Agrebi Stadium in Radès, Tunis.

The Cranes wanted a Rogers Mato second-half strike to carry Tunisia within the first recreation of the qualification group.

Uganda already assured a spot on the 2027 AFCON finals since they’re co-hosts together with Kenya and Tanzania.

Paul Put’s Cranes are utilizing the qualifiers to organize for the match to be hosted in East Africa subsequent 12 months.

Alaa Arous gave the Carthage Eagles the lead within the twelfth minute after being fed by Khalil Ayari.

Tunisia underneath the stewardship of Mouine Chaâbani went into the break with a slim lead.

Early within the second half Paul Put launched James Bogere for Travis Mutyaba.

Nathan Asiimwe fed Mato for the Uganda Cranes leveller within the 68th minute. The Cranes held on to earn a degree in North Africa.

Put additionally launched Steven Mukwala for goalscorer Rogers Mato, Allan Oyirwoth changed Allan Okello whereas Hillary Mukundane got here on for Alhassan Baba.

Tunisia’s Sadok Kedida and Uganda’s Aziz Kayondo had been each proven yellow playing cards within the second minute of added time.

Uganda will now shift consideration to their subsequent Group H fixture, after they return dwelling to face Libya on Tuesday, September twenty ninth.

Libya will arrive having drawn 2-2 with Botswana of their opening Group H fixture, whereas Tunisia will journey to face Botswana of their second task of the marketing campaign.