What Will Uganda Make of Their AFCON Performance?

Uche Ikpeazu Discusses His Career, AFCON 2025, Nigerian Roots and Playing for Uganda

Uganda Cranes/Instagram “I think this is the hardest game of my career”, said Uche Ikpeazu in a post-match interview after Uganda, the nation he represents, were knocked out of the 2025 African Cup of Nations by Nigeria in a 3-1 defeat in Morocco. By descent, Uche is Nigerian and Ugandan. He was born to a Nigerian father and Ugandan mother. In football, national representation is not always defined by birthplace alone. FIFA regulations allow pla…

What will Uganda make of their AFCON performance?

Before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in Morocco, Ugandan fans had hopes like those of any other nation. While Uganda weren’t among the favourites for the trophy, the tournament has seen many surprises before. But drawn in a difficult group – with Tunisia, Tanzania, and Nigeria – Uganda failed to make the knockout stage. Having drawn one and lost two, what will coach Paul Put and fans make of their tournament? The months ahead of …