Mandela national stadium

FIFA World Cup: Host Uganda defeated Botswana 1-0 in a Group G match of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers on Friday.

Substitute Muhammad Shaban netted the lone goal after 74 minutes to send the fans on their feet at the refurbished Mandela National Stadium, reported Xinhua.

Shaban capitalized on another substitute Denis Omedi's cross to place the ball past Botswana's goalkeeper Goitseone Phoko.