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Probable lineups for Botswana vs Uganda

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Botswana hosts Uganda this Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 4:00 PM GMT at the Obert Itani Chilume Stadium for Matchday 9 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The Zebras are fifth with 9 points and are out of contention for qualification, while Uganda sits in second place (15 pts) and is still fighting for either a direct ticket or a playoff spot.

The Cranes need to win this match and hope to catch up with Algeria if the Fennecs slip up, or at least stay ahead of Zimbabwe, who are level on points.

Currently, Uganda finds itself outside the top four runners-up and must win its last two games at all costs to snatch a playoff spot, as it’s unlikely Algeria will falter twice.

Here are the probable lineups for Botswana vs Uganda:

Botswana probable XI: Kgosipula, Velaphi, Nganda, Gaolaolwe, Johnson, Maponda, Ditsele, Mohutsiwa, Sesinyi, Orebonye, Fortune.

Uganda probable XI: Magoola, Sibbick, Capradossi, Obita, Kayondo, Semakula, Aucho, Ssemugabi, Okello, Mato, Mukwala.