Uganda Cranes and the Botswana Zebras shared a point during a 1-all stalemate in Group H of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers.
Teenager James Bogere put Uganda Cranes in the quick lead before Losika Ratshukudu restored parity for the Zebras on the hour mark.
The hosts commenced the game brilliantly when roving right back Nathan Asiimwe had a cross well defended well the Botswana defenders two minutes from restart. On the break, Tumisang Orebonye shot on the side netting as the visitors reacted swiftly.
James Bogere had a shot saved by goalkeeper Goitseone Chichima Phoko on six minutes. Uganda Cranes took the lead through Bogere who raced onto a long ball from Rogers Torach Ochaki before finishing calmly past the goalkeeper for the opener.
However, Botswana gradually recovered and drew level when Ratshukudu struck in the 31st minute following an assist from Gape Baruti. Both sides went into half-time level, with the visitors having successfully cancelled out Uganda’s early advantage.
The second half produced several substitutions as the teams searched for a winner, but neither could break the deadlock. Uganda made changes after the interval, including the introductions of Bobosi Byaruhanga and Travis Mutyaba, while Botswana also refreshed their side.
Despite the efforts of both teams, the score remained unchanged until the final whistle.
