Tunisia 1-1 Uganda: Mato earns Uganda a point in Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

Tunisia were held to a 1-1 draw by Uganda after R. Mato’s second-half equaliser cancelled out Adem Arous’ early opener in Match Round 1 of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

Tunisia

Uganda

• D. Onyango
• N. Asiimwe
• R. Torach
• T. Sibbick
• A. Kayondo
• K. Semakula
• B. Alhassan
• A. Okello
• T. Mutyaba
• R. Mato
• N. Okello

Substitutions:

Tunisia

• Khalil Ayari (sayfallah ltaief, 45)
• Rayan Elloumi (Anis Ben Slimane, 69)
• Ismael Gharbi (Elias Achouri, 69)
• Sebastian Tounekti (Hamza Rafia, 77)
• Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane

Uganda

• T. Mutyaba (James Bogere, 63)
• R. Mato (Allan Oyirwoth, 82)
• A. Okello
• B. Alhassan

Ball possession:

Arous put Tunisia ahead in the 12th minute, giving the hosts a strong start. Uganda responded after the interval and Mato levelled in the 68th minute to secure a share of the points.

Passes:

Tunisia were unable to regain their advantage in the closing stages, despite creating opportunities, while Uganda’s greater attacking output helped them leave with a draw.

Defense:

Arous gives Tunisia early lead

Tunisia made the brighter start and took the lead after 12 minutes through Arous.

Face-to-face:

The goal gave Tunisia the platform to control the match, but they could not add a second before half-time. Uganda remained within touching distance and improved after the break.

Fouls:

• Yellow cards:
• A. Kayondo (Uganda) at 90 minute

The last five games (including this match):

• Tunisia – D
• Uganda – D

Top 5 Africa Cup of Nations – Qualification scorers:

Line-ups:

Next games:

• Tunisia will play with Botswana. September 28 at 19:00 (GMT), on None.
• Uganda will play with Libya. September 29 at 16:00 (GMT), on None.