Here is Uganda vs Tanzania prediction article which provides a comprehensive preview, key statistics, and head-to-head analysis ahead of the clash.
The fixture marks Round Two of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Kick-off is set for 8:30 PM EAT / 6:30 PM local time at Stade El Barid.

An East African rivalry takes centre stage on Saturday evening when Uganda Cranes lock horns with Tanzania’s Taifa Stars in a crucial AFCON 2025 Group Stage encounter at Stade El Barid in Rabat from 8:30 pm (EAT).

With both nations beaten in their opening fixtures, this clash already carries the weight of elimination, making it one of the most decisive fixtures of the group.

Uganda’s campaign began on a sour note following a 3-1 defeat to Tunisia, a match that exposed defensive vulnerabilities despite periods of encouraging play.

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Paul Put’s side struggled to manage key moments and those lapses proved costly against a clinical Tunisian team.

That loss was Uganda’s third defeat in four matches across all competitions, underlining a worrying trend that now threatens their AFCON ambitions.

History also weighs heavily on the Cranes. They have lost six of their last nine AFCON matches and could suffer three consecutive defeats for the first time since November 2023 should they fall again.

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Uganda vs Tanzania preview

With Nigeria awaiting in their final group game, Uganda know this is the fixture they must target for points.

Tanzania, however, are equally desperate. Their 2-1 loss to Nigeria showed improvement in attacking intent, yet the result extended their winless run to eight matches in all competitions.

The Taifa Stars remain without a single victory in ten AFCON appearances, a statistic that continues to haunt their tournament narrative.

Defensively, Tanzania remain fragile, having conceded 12 goals in their last seven outings, but signs of attacking progress offer encouragement.

Scoring in consecutive matches for the first time in months suggests confidence is slowly returning, even if the results have not followed.

Uganda vs Tanzania team news and predicted lineups

Team news brings little disruption for either camp.

Uganda head coach Paul Put has no new injury concerns, and continuity is expected.

The Belgian tactician is likely to stick with the same core that faced Tunisia though there could be some changes in attack with the introduction of Dennis Omedi who came of the bench to score their first goal in this year’s edition starting alongside Vipers playmaker Allan Okello.

The Goalkeeping department could also see some changes with the legendary Dennis Onyango starting to inject experience in the defensive unit.

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Uganda vs Tanzania predicted line up

Uganda possible starting XI: Onyango; Sibbick, Torach, Obita, Kayondo; Semakula, Aucho, Mato; Allan, Mukwala,Omedi

Tanzania are also expected to name an unchanged lineup though they could see the return of Feisal Salum and Suleiman Mwalimu who missed the first match.

Goalkeeper Zuberi Foba is set to retain his place after an impressive display against Nigeria, while Novatus Miroshi, deployed in midfield despite being a natural defender, is again expected to provide balance alongside Alphonce Msanga.

Tanzania possible starting XI: Foba; Kapombe, Mwamnyeto, Hamad, Hussein; Miroshi, Msanga; Msuva, M’Mbobwa, Allarkhia; Samatta