Uganda target Group H control in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Botswana

Uganda will look to strengthen their position at the top of Group H when they face Botswana in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign on Saturday.

The match will take place at Hoima Municipal Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 GMT on 14 November 2026.

Uganda go into the game after drawing 1-1 with DR Congo last month. They are unbeaten in their past four matches and began their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a draw against Tunisia before beating Libya.

Those results have left Uganda with four points, and they will be seeking another positive result to maintain their lead in Group H.

Botswana, ranked 141st in the FIFA rankings, have also avoided defeat in their opening two qualifying fixtures. They drew 2-2 with Tunisia before recording the same score against Libya.

The Botswana side had previously been regarded by neutral observers as difficult to follow, but they appear to have rediscovered their attacking effectiveness during the current campaign.

Uganda remain favourites to retain top spot, despite Botswana’s growing attacking ambition and their unbeaten start to qualification.

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