AFCON 2025 – Group C: Overview, squad and Uganda’s fixture listEverything you need to know about UgandaUganda/@FUFAUganda will kick off the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as underdogs.The “Cranes” find themselves in a tough group, set to face Tunisia, Nigeria, and Tanzania.OverviewUganda will take part in their 8th AFCON, following previous appearances in 1962, 1968, 1974, 1976, 1978, 2017, and 2019.Their best result to date remains reaching the Round of 16 in the 2019 edition held in Egypt.Squad listCranes head coach, Belgian Paul Put, called up the following players for the most recent international break:Goalkeepers: Salim Omar Magoola, Denis Onyango, Tom Ikara, Denis KiggunduDefenders: Toby Sibbick, Elio Caprodossi, Jordan Obita, Rogers Torach, Hilary Mukundane, Aziz Kayondo, Herbert Achayi, Timothy Awany, Moses AliroMidfielders: Kenneth Semakula, Khalid Aucho, Allan Oyirwoth, Baba Al Hassan, Bobosi ByaruhangaForwards: Allan Okello, Melvyn Lorenzen, Travis Mutyaba, Joseph Mpande, Rogers Mato, Reagan Mpande, Jude Ssemugabi, Uchechukwu Ikpeazu, Steven Mukwala, Shafik Kwikiriza.Match scheduleMatch 1: Tunisia vs UgandaStade Olympique de Rabat, Rabat23 December 2025, 3:30 PMMatch 2: Uganda vs TanzaniaStade Al Barid, Rabat27 December 2025, 3:30 PMMatch 3: Uganda vs NigeriaFès Sports Complex, Fès30 December 2025, 6:00 PM
