Tense Match Action
Uganda started brightly, with Rogers Mato rattling the crossbar early, but Tanzania capitalized in the 59th minute when Msuva converted a penalty after Baba Alhassan's handball foul. The Cranes fought back fiercely, leveling through Ikpeazu's superb 80th-minute diving header from Denis Omedi's pinpoint cross, only for Okello's 90th-minute thunderclap miss to deny victory amid chaotic conditions
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Standout Performances Ikpeazu stole man-of-the-match plaudits with his clinical finish, extending his scoring streak, while Msuva became the first Tanzanian to net in three AFCONs. Uganda's attack showed promise, but defensive lapses and the penalty heartbreak underscored their finishing struggles.
Group C Battle Intensifies
This result keeps Uganda winless alongside Tanzania, who stretch their nine-match AFCON drought without a victory, trailing Nigeria's perfect six points. Both nations now face do-or-die final group clashes on December 30—Uganda vs Nigeria, Tanzania vs Tunisia—where only precision will suffice for survival.
