Uganda Cranes win 1-0 against Libya at Hoima City Stadium debut

The Uganda Cranes secured a 1-0 victory over Libya in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier, marking the first international match held at the newly constructed Hoima City Stadium. Arnold Vula scored the decisive goal, helping Uganda move to four points from two matches and placing them at the top of Group H. As co-hosts of the 2027 tournament alongside Kenya and Tanzania, Uganda is utilizing these qualifiers to integrate new players and build squad depth.

In recent international action, midfielder Noble Okello made his debut for Uganda in a 1-1 draw against Tunisia. Okello, a former Toronto FC and Canada international, expressed the personal significance of representing the nation of his refugee parents. The match also featured Rayan Elloumi, a former Canadian international, playing for Tunisia.