Uganda prevail over Tanzania after 36 minutes of first half added time

RIYADH: Uganda’s 0-1 victory over Tanzania, in the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, came after the referee added a staggering 36 minutes of added time in the first half.

The referee added the stoppage time after play was halted to allow players from both teams an opportunity to break their Ramadan fast and and further extra time was added as a result of a power outage in the stadium.

Uganda revived its hopes of qualifying for the 2024 African Nations Finals in Côte d’Ivoire, thanks to its victory in the fourth round of the Group Six qualifiers.

Rogers Mato scored the winning goal for Uganda in second half extra time.

Uganda achieved its first victory in the qualifiers, raising its position to four points in second place, with a one goal difference over third-place Tanzania.

Algeria qualified for the continental championship by topping the group standings with 12 points from four victories.