FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes, Botswana Zebras remain goal-less at half way mark

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Uganda Cranes have marked a return to the historic Mandela National Stadium, Namboole in the contest against Botswana Zebras during the FIFA World Cup 2026. At half time, the contest is tied goal-less in the flood-lit game before a reasonable number of fans. The home side has created the better […] The post FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes, Botswana Zebras remain goal-less at half way mark appeared first on Kawowo Sports.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers

  • Uganda Cranes 0-0 Botswana Zebras (Half-Time)

Uganda Cranes have marked a return to the historic Mandela National Stadium, Namboole in the contest against Botswana Zebras during the FIFA World Cup 2026.

At half time, the contest is tied goal-less in the flood-lit game before a reasonable number of fans.

The home side has created the better scoring opportunities in the opening 45 minutes, though none has been converted thus far.

Roving right back Elvis Bwomono has had several goal scoring moments foiled by the goalkeeper Phoko Goitseone.

The St Mirren right back in the Scottish premier league had two chances saved in the 11th and 22nd minutes.

Uganda Cranes’s Elvis Bwomono had a goal bound shot blocked
An aerial battle between Uganda’s Fahad Azizi Bayo and Botswana’s Edwin Gape Mohutsiwa

Forward Fahad Azizi Bayo headed inches wide off Allan Okello’s inviting cross from the right flank on the half-hour mark.

Five minutes later, midfielder Ronald Ssekiganda had a shot from 30 yards saved by goalkeeper Phoko.

Uganda’s captain and goalkeeper Isima Watenga has been on holiday for much of the first half.

Gilbert Baruti and Kabelo Seakanyeng have been impressive for the visitors so far.

There is one caution thus far for Uganda’s defender Halidi Lwaliwa.

The second half looks promising and either side are expected to ring a couple of changes as they chase for goals.

Team Line Ups:

Uganda XI: Bin Abdul Rashid Watenga (G.K, Captain), Elvis Bwomono, Isaac Muleme, Halidi Lwaliwa, Elio Capradossi, Kenneth Semakula, Ronald Ssekiganda, Allan Okello, Aziz Fahad Bayo, Travis Mutyaba, Steven Desse Mukwala

Subs: Nafian Alionzi Legason (G.K), Chrispas Kusiima (G.K), Rogers Kassim Mato, Denis Omedi, Ibrahim Kasule, Muhammad Shaban Jagason, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Nicholas Mwere, Ronald Otti, Joel Sserunjogi, Timothy Dennis Awany, Umar Lutalo

Head coach: Joseph Paul Put

Botswana XI: Phoko Goitseone (G.K), Sikele Motsholetsi, Benson Kitso Mangolo, Tebogo Kopelang, Dithokwe Thatayaone (Captain), Mosha Gaolaolwe, Edwin Gape Mohutsiwa, Tumisang Orebonye, Vincent Thabang Sesiyi, Gilbert Baruti, Kabelo Seakanyeng

Subs: Dambe Kabelo (G.K), Motswagole Thabo (G.K), Ramotse Olebogeng, Molaodi Tlhalegang, Sekwai Oarabile, Boy Sagolame, Modingwane Godiraone, Serameng Phenyo, Calvin Gape Thibedi, Majafi Koketso, Bante Thabiso, Casius Obakeng Senono

Match officials:

  • Center Referee: Clement Franklin Kpan
  • Assistant Referee 1: Prosper Koabenan Adiouman
  • Assistant Referee 2: Ettien Eba Medar Wenceslas
  • Fourth official: Patrick Vlei Tanguy
  • Referees’ Assessor: Hailu Tesfanesh

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