12 Nov 2026

The senior national football team, Zebras coach, Thaloba Nthaga has expressed confidence that his charges are ready for the challenge as they come face to face with the Crance of Uganda in a crucial 2027 CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2027 qualifier in Uganda tomorrow. 

Even though Uganda has already secured a spot at the 2027 AFCON finals as co-hosts alongside Kenya and Tanzania, the team will nevertheless be keen to make their mark in the qualifiers.

Nthaga said in an interview that the Zebras were eager to make their trip count, having collected two points from their opening two matches following draws against Libya and Tunisia.

He confirmed that foreign-based players called up for the assignment would be available, giving the technical team additional options ahead of the encounter.

However, the road to the 2027 finals remains competitive, with Botswana level on points with Tunisia, while Libya has one point.

The remaining fixtures will be particularly important as the fight is to top Group H and qualify for the finals. 

Botswana has been placed in Group H with Eagles of Carthage of Tunisia, The Cranes of Uganda and Mediterranean Knights of Libya. ENDS