This game is in the Africa Cup of Nations, kick off at 18:00 on Monday 09 September 2024.
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Uganda v Congo Africa Cup of Nations
Both Uganda and Congo have participated in the Africa Cup of Nations multiple times, with Uganda's best finish being as runners-up in 1978 and Congo's best finish being as runners-up in 1972.
Uganda's national football team is known as the "Uganda Cranes" while Congo's national football team is known as the "Red Devils".
Uganda made their first appearance in the Africa Cup of Nations in 1962, while Congo made their first appearance in 1968.
Uganda's current head coach is Johnny McKinstry, a Northern Irishman, while Congo's current head coach is Florent Ibenge, a Congolese former footballer.
Uganda and Congo have faced each other in the Africa Cup of Nations on three occasions, with Uganda winning one match, Congo winning one match, and one match ending in a draw.
Uganda and Congo have both had players who have gone on to have successful careers in European football, with players like Denis Onyango (Uganda) and Yannick Bolasie (Congo) playing in top leagues in Europe.