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Botswana came from behind to hold Uganda to a 1-1 draw in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Hoima City Stadium on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
James Bogere gave Uganda an early lead, but Losika Ratshukudu equalised before half-time to earn Botswana their third consecutive draw in Group H.
Botswana Respond After Early Uganda Goal
Uganda made a strong start in front of their home supporters, with Bogere putting the Cranes ahead in the eighth minute.
Botswana grew into the contest and levelled in the 31st minute from a short free-kick routine. The ball was played towards the edge of the penalty area, where Ratshukudu struck past goalkeeper Denis Onyango.
Uganda suffered a further setback in the 41st minute when Onyango was forced off through injury. Debutant Kingdom Osayi came on to replace him and made an important save before half-time.
Coach Paul Put made changes as Uganda searched for a winner in the second half, but Botswana remained organised at the back and held on for a valuable away point.
Aucho Receives Farewell Tribute
The match also provided an opportunity for Uganda supporters to honor former captain Khalid Aucho, who announced his retirement from international football in October.
Aucho was an unused substitute, but players from both teams formed a guard of honor for the midfielder after the final whistle. He earned 77 international caps during a career that began in 2013 and included three AFCON tournaments.
Group H Standings
Uganda remain top of Group H with five points after three matches, followed by Libya on four, Botswana on three and Tunisia on two. Libya moved into second place with a 2-0 away victory over Tunisia on Friday.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uganda | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| 2 | Libya | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 3 | Botswana | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
Uganda have already qualified for the 2027 finals as co-hosts alongside Kenya and Tanzania. Libya, Botswana and Tunisia are therefore competing for the group’s remaining qualification place.
Return Fixture in Botswana
Botswana and Uganda meet again on Tuesday, November 17, at Gaborone National Stadium. The Botswana Football Association has announced a revised kick-off time of 9:00 p.m. local time, equivalent to 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Botswana will be seeking their first victory of the campaign, while Libya host Tunisia in the group’s other matchday-four fixture.
Source: Omanghana
