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Uganda take on Congo on Tuesday for their final game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with their progression already sealed. Their rivals, however, missed out.
Ranked 87th in the world, the Cranes began their campaign with a draw against South Africa, but won their next three to punch their tickets to Morocco for next year's showpiece.
On Friday, Paul Put's side lost 2-0 to Bafana Bafana courtesy of second-half goals from Thapelo Morena and Patrick Maswanganyi. However, it mattered little as their qualification was already secured.
Moreover, third-placed Congo, who are six points behind them on the table, lost to South Sudan, which mathematically ended their chances of usurping Uganda.
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In contrast, it had all begun on a positive note for them, as the Red Devils beat South Sudan 1-0 courtesy of a 12th-minute strike from Chandrel Massanga. But their failure to win any of their next four qualifiers ended their hopes, and now, their wait for a first AFCON appearance since 2015 continues.
Congo vs Uganda Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been nine clashes between the sides in the past, with Uganda winning five times and losing thrice.
- The Cranes last tasted defeat in the fixture in February 2012, when they went down 3-1 in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
- Paul Put's side have lost just once in the AFCON qualifiers, and it came in their most recent outing: a 2-0 defeat vs South Africa.
- The Red Devils are winless in their last four official games, losing thrice and winning just once from their last eight.
- In 10 official games this year, the Cranes have lost just thrice.
- Uganda are ranked 87th in the world, while their rivals sit 33 places below them.
Congo vs Uganda Prediction
Uganda have enjoyed a good run in the ongoing qualifiers and have sealed their place in next year's showpiece.
The Cranes boast a good attacking lineup and their hosts, who have been eliminated from the race following their defeat last week, don't seem well-equipped to handle it.
Prediction: Congo 1-2 Uganda
Congo vs Uganda Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Uganda to win
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
