Uganda 1-0 Libya: A. Vula gives Cranes victory in Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

Nuhu Adams September 29, 2026

Uganda secured a narrow 1-0 win over Libya in Match Round 2 of the Africa Cup of Nations qualification, with A. Vula scoring in the 45th minute to give the Cranes three important points.

Uganda

D. Onyango (7.91)
K. Semakula (6.52)
R. Torach (7.06)
T. Sibbick (7.03)
N. Asiimwe (6.66)
A. Okello (7.3)
N. Okello (7.3)
B. Alhassan (6.26)
A. Kayondo (6.36)
A. Vula (7.75)
R. Mato (6.12)

Libya

Substitutions:

Uganda

A. Vula (K. Boateng, 59)
A. Okello (Allan Oyirwoth, 87)
R. Mato

Libya

Ball possession:

The match was closely contested, but Uganda held on to their advantage after taking the lead just before half-time. Libya created more attacking pressure and registered the higher number of shots, yet could not find a way past the Ugandan defence.

Passes:

A. Vula’s decisive goal came in the 45th minute, ensuring Uganda went into the interval ahead. Libya pushed for an equaliser after the break, but Uganda defended resolutely to preserve their clean sheet and claim a valuable victory.

Defense:

The result gives Uganda a winning start to this stage of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, while Libya will be left to rue their failure to convert their opportunities.

Face-to-face:

Libya create more chances but lack a finish

Libya recorded 435 possession units compared with Uganda’s 354, reflecting their greater control of the ball during the match. However, possession did not translate into a goal for the visitors.

Fouls:

Yellow cards:
R. Mato (Uganda) at 77 minute

The last five games (including this match):

Uganda – WD
Libya – LD

Top 5 Africa Cup of Nations – Qualification scorers:

E. Colley (3, Gambia)
Hazem Mastouri (2, Tunisia)
Chamito (2, Mozambique)
Franculino Djú (2, Guinea-Bissau)
Mama Baldé (2, Guinea-Bissau)

Line-ups:

Next games:

Uganda will play with Botswana. November 11 at 17:00 (GMT), on None.
Libya will play with Tunisia. November 11 at 17:00 (GMT), on None.