Niger vs Uganda Match Analysis and Prediction

Niger vs Uganda Match Analysis & Prediction

Niger

07/09/2023 10:00 pm

Uganda

by Vincent

2 weeks ago 0 25

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Niger will be looking to end their run of five successive defeats when they face Uganda at the Stade de Marrakech in Group F of the 2023 AFCON qualifiers.

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While the Mena will be playing for pride, Uganda need all three points to stand a chance of reaching Ivory Coast as they sit three points behind second-placed Tanzania.

Niger’s quest for a first Africa Cup of Nations appearance in over a decade has come to an end once again as they find themselves rooted to the bottom of Group F heading into the final round of group-stage matches.

Jean Michel Cavalli’s side have now lost each of their last five matches across all competitions, including a 1-0 defeat to Madagascar in the 2023 African Nations Championship third-place playoff back in January.

Meanwhile, Uganda suffered a huge blow in their quest for a first AFCON appearance since 2019 as they lost 2-1 to Algeria when the sides met on June 18.

In a one-sided affair at the Japoma Stadium, Union Saint-Gilloise forward Mohamed El Amine Amoura scored in either half to put Algeria in a commanding lead before Fahad Bayo pulled one back from close range in the 88th minute.

Following June’s loss to Algeria, the Cranes have now lost four of their last five matches across all competitions, a run which saw them crash out of the African Nations Championship in the group stages back in January.

With four points from a possible 15, Milutin Sredojevic’s side are currently third in Group F. two points above Niger and three behind second-placed Tanzania, who have a slightly superior goal difference.

Niger vs. Uganda Head to head

In the seven previous meetings between these two teams, Niger have claimed three victories while Uganda have won two, and they have drawn in two.

31/05/2008

Uganda

1

Niger

0

CAF World Cup Qualifiers
07/09/2008

Niger

3

Uganda

1

CAF World Cup Qualifiers
02/09/2014

Niger

2

Uganda

0

Friendlies
02/06/2018

Niger

2

Uganda

1

Friendlies
08/06/2022

Uganda

1

Niger

1

AFCON Qialification

Niger Team News

Niger have called up an experienced squad for Thursday, including the likes of Mahamadou Djibo, Ousmane Diabate and Al-Shorta midfielder Boubacar Abdoul Magid.

Twenty-four-year-old Daniel Sosah should retain his role at the attacking end of the pitch, alongside strike partner Amadou Sabo.

Niger's Last 5 Matches

31/01/2023

Algeria

5

Niger

0

CAF African Nations Championship
03/02/2023

Niger

0

Madagascar

1

CAF African Nations Championship
24/03/2023

Algeria

2

Niger

1

AFCON Qualification
27/03/2023

Niger

0

Algeria

1

AFCON Qualification
18/06/2023

Tanzania

1

Niger

0

AFCON Qualification

Uganda Team News

Uganda have named a 23-man squad, including the likes of goalkeeper Salim Omar Magoola, SC Villa defender Kenneth Semakula and 21-year-old midfielder Bobosi Byaruhanga.

Mato Rogers, Richard Basangwa, Bayo Fahad and Frank Ssebuufu will be tasked with leading the attack in the absence of Emmanuel Okwi – who recently picked up an injury.