Okello's late penalty miss leaves Uganda and Tanzania locked in AFCON 2025 stalemate
Uganda were left to rue a painful missed opportunity after Allan Okello failed to convert a late penalty as the Cranes were held to a 1-1 draw by East African rivals Tanzania..
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A late penalty miss by midfielder Allan Okello cost Uganda a victory against East African rivals Tanzania, resulting in a 1-1 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations Group C clash. The missed opportunity leaves both teams with one point from two matches.
- Okello's penalty in stoppage time sailed over the bar, denying Uganda a crucial win.
- Simon Msuva scored from a penalty for Tanzania, giving them the lead just before the hour mark.
- Substitute Uche Ikpeazu equalized for Uganda with a header from Denis Omedi's cross with 10 minutes remaining.
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Nigeria Advances to AFCON Knockouts; Senegal & Uganda Secure Draws in Tournament Matches - December 2025
Nigeria secured their spot in the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage after a 3-2 victory over Tunisia, led by forward Victor Osimhen. In a separate match, Sadio Mane scored a crucial equalizer for Senegal against the Democratic Republic of Congo, securing a 1-1 draw in their AFCON Group D match, keeping Senegal at the top of their group. A late penalty miss by midfielder Allan Okello cost Uganda a victory against Tanzania, resulting in a 1-1 draw in their Group C clash. The missed penalty leaves both Uganda and Tanzania with one point from two matches.
