Match report
Uganda edge out Libya thanks to first-half Vula strike
Uganda defeated Libya 1-0 in a Group Stage - 2 fixture of AFCON Qualifying at Hoima City Stadium, with the only goal arriving deep into first-half stoppage time. The result lifted Uganda above a run of poor form, while Libya were left to rue a missed chance to build on an unbeaten run.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
The breakthrough came in the second minute of first-half added time, when A. Vula converted from an assist by Allan Okello to make it 1-0, a score that held firm through to half-time and ultimately decided the contest.
Despite having less of the ball, Uganda made their single moment of quality count, while Libya dominated territory and chances without finding a way through. Libya held 55 per cent possession and had 14 attempts to Uganda's 6, including five shots on target against the home side's one, yet could not level the score.
Discipline became an issue for the visitors as the match wore on, with Libya picking up three yellow cards compared to Uganda's one, and conceding more fouls overall, but neither side had a man sent off as Uganda held on for the win.
Denis Onyango posted the highest rating on the pitch at 7.91, marshalling Uganda's defence to preserve the narrow lead, while goalscorer A. Vula was not far behind with a 7.75 rating after netting the decisive goal.
Libya's 14 shots to Uganda's 6 underlined their territorial dominance, even though it was Uganda who found the net.
Uganda beat Libya 1–0 (half-time 1–0).
Uganda met Libya in the AFCON Qualifying (Group Stage - 2). Kick-off was Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 16:00 UTC at Hoima City Stadium. Referee: N. Toure.
Team pages: Uganda · Libya · AFCON Qualifying
Key moments
- 45+2' Goal: A. Vula (assist: Allan Okello) — 1–0
Starting line-ups
Uganda (3-5-2)
- 18 Denis Onyango
- 5 Toby Sibbick
- 3 R. Torach
- 4 K. Semakula
- 23 Aziz Kayondo
- 6 Baba Alhassan
- 15 Noble Okello
- 21 A. Okello
- 2 Nathan Asiimwe
- 7 Rogers Mato
- 9 A. Vula
Libya (4-2-3-1)
- 22 Ayman Altihar
- 23 Sayfulnasr Judour
- 15 Abdelaziz Ali
- 4 Ali Almusrat
- 17 Fadel Libya Ali Salama
- 16 Maruwan Alhibeeshi
- 8 Mahmoud Al Shilw
- 10 Hamdou Elhouni
- 6 Abdulmunem Aleiyan
- 19 Muad Abdulbasit Salem Eisa
- 9 Ezzeddine Maryami
About this match
On this page: the Uganda vs Libya final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this AFCON Qualifying fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Uganda and Libya team pages or the AFCON Qualifying page.