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AFCON co-hosts Tanzania, Uganda battle to draw
29 Dec
Summary
- Tanzania and Uganda, set to co-host AFCON 2027, drew 1-1.
- Both East African nations face early AFCON 2024 elimination.
- Tanzania's coach aims to change mentality despite ranking issues.

Tanzania and Uganda, who will jointly host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations along with Kenya, played to a 1-1 draw in their recent AFCON encounter. The match highlighted the significant on-pitch progress these East African nations must achieve before they host the continental showpiece.
Currently, both Uganda and Tanzania are on the brink of elimination from the ongoing AFCON, with decisive group matches scheduled. Uganda has secured only one victory in nine AFCON matches since 1978, while Tanzania is appearing for only their fourth time and is yet to secure a win.
Despite these challenges, Tanzania's coach, Miguel Angel Gamondi, expressed a determination to change the team's mentality and foster a winning mindset, aiming to improve their global ranking and competitiveness in the future.




