Uganda Cranes’ Tough Path In 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup Of Nations Revealed

Posted by: lukwago J in African Football February 3, 2025

The stage is set for Uganda Cranes as they gear up to go head-to-head with three-time champions Nigeria, 2004 winners Tunisia, and neighboring Tanzania in the upcoming 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations.

The journey begins with a match against Tunisia on December 23, followed by a showdown with regional rivals Tanzania on December 27, and culminating in a highly anticipated clash against the Super Eagles on December 30.

The hope is to emulate their 2019 success in Egypt and secure enough points to advance beyond the group stage.

Delving into the history of previous encounters with each of their group stage opponents sheds light on the challenges that lie ahead for Uganda Cranes.

Uganda vs Tunisia head-to-head: A struggle for victory

In five meetings with Tunisia, Uganda has yet to secure a victory, facing five defeats and scoring only one goal while conceding 16.

The Carthage Eagles have proven to be formidable adversaries for the Cranes, with the majority of matches taking place in the Africa Cup of Nations. Despite their best efforts, Uganda has been unable to overcome Tunisia in past encounters, including losses in both final tournament matches and qualifiers.

With a history of 63 matches against Tanzania, Uganda has emerged victorious in 34 encounters, suffered 13 defeats, and settled for draws in 16.

While the two teams have not met in the Africa Cup of Nations final tournament, their clashes in qualifiers have been fiercely contested.

The upcoming match promises to be a closely fought battle, given the relatively balanced record between the two nations.

Uganda vs Nigeria head-to-head: Surprising success

In eight meetings with Nigeria, Uganda boasts a favorable record of four wins, two draws, and two losses. Notably, the Cranes have performed well against the football powerhouse in both African Cup of Nations matches and qualifiers, with memorable victories in past encounters.

The upcoming fixture against Nigeria holds the promise of another thrilling chapter in their footballing rivalry.

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