Uganda aim to strengthen Group H lead against Botswana in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying

The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign continues at Hoima Municipal Stadium on Saturday, as Uganda host Botswana in a Group H meeting scheduled to kick off at 16:00 GMT on 14 November 2026.

Uganda go into the match seeking to maintain their position at the top of the group after collecting four points from their opening two qualifiers. They began with a draw against Tunisia before beating Libya, and are unbeaten in their past four matches in all competitions.

Their most recent outing ended in a 1-1 draw with DR Congo last month, leaving the Ugandans with a solid platform as they continue their bid to reach the CAF tournament.

Botswana, meanwhile, have also started their qualifying campaign without defeat. They drew 2-2 with Tunisia before recording the same score against Libya, giving them two points from their first two matches.

Ranked 141st in the FIFA rankings, Botswana have previously been regarded as a side that could be difficult for neutral observers to follow. However, their performances in these qualifiers suggest they have rediscovered their attacking effectiveness.

Uganda remain favourites to preserve their advantage in Group H, despite Botswana’s growing confidence and clear ambition. A victory would strengthen the hosts’ position as they seek to control the section, while Botswana will look to build on their two high-scoring draws.