AFCON2025 : Uganda Cranes journey in Morocco hangs in balance

Uganda making 8th appearance at AFCON finals.

Bottom of group C that has Nigeria, Tanzania and Tunisia.

Uche scores Cranes second goal at ongoing tournament in Morocco.

Six years later, Uganda Cranes made a triumphant return at the biggest competition on continent but results in Morocco have been marred by mixed tales .

The last time there were in action at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the East Africans under the tutelage of Sebastian Desabre went all way to the round of 16 where they were eliminated by Senegal.

Now, with only just one point amassed after two group games, uncertainty and permutations have been ignited on the continuity of Uganda Cranes journey at AFCON.

Uganda kicked off their campaign with a devastating 3-1 defeat to 2004 champions, Tunisia before the 1-1 draw with Tanzania in a heated regional derby witnessed on Saturday.

The result against the Taifa Stars has been severely disappointing due to the fact that Uganda squandered a huge opportunity to walk with three vital points.

Uganda, on a come back mission having trailed first against Tanzania, Allan Okello missed a penalty late in the game, a goal that could have boosted their chances of making it to the knockout stage.

A stern test now awaits Uganda on Tuesday, December 30 in a must win clash and final group showdown. They confront inform Nigeria in Fes who sealed round of 16 berth following a 3-2 victory over the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia.