Uganda bounce back in style against neighbours Tanzania

Following their crushing opening defeat to Morocco, Uganda bounced back in fine fashion to claim a confidence boosting 2-0 win over neighbours, Tanzania on Match Day 2 of the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 on Thursday.

Three second half goals by Simon Wanyama, Richard Okello and James Ogere’s well taken penalty sealed an emphatic win for the Ugandans.

The wounded Ugandans came off their starting blocks early in the opening minutes, with Wanyama, Bogere and Isima Magala orchestrating some exciting build ups for their side.

Tanzania, who came into the clash equally wounded by a 4-1 defeat to Zambia tried unlocking the Ugandan defense but were let down by poor decision making.

The two sides went into the break with nothing separating them, setting up what would be an action filled second half.

Wanyama found the opener in the 61^st minute in what would be a goal that calms the nerves for the Ugandans.

A lapse of concentration in 85^th minute saw Okello capitalising in the danger area as he pounced on a loose ball to put the match beyond reach with just five minutes to play.

With the match well in their control, Uganda sealed a sweet victory after Tanzania conceded a penalty in the dying minutes for Magala to comfortably slot home the third.

The vital win sees Uganda move ahead of bottom placed Tanzania who have their campaign hanging in the balance.