Uganda Cranes beat Libya 1-0 at Hoima City Stadium on Tuesday to launch their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign with a historic victory at the new venue.
Arnold Vula and Kelvin Owusu Boateng both earned their first senior caps in the Group K opener.
Vula started as a striker and scored the only goal with his lone shot, an effort carrying an expected goals value of 0.09.
He managed 13 touches, two inside the Libya box, and completed three of seven passes.
Boateng entered late and made seven touches, completing all four of his passes for a perfect passing record.
The debutants give coach Paul Put fresh attacking options as the qualifiers progress.
Uganda now turn attention to their next Group K assignment.
Match facts
- Result: Uganda Cranes 1-0 Libya
- Venue: Hoima City Stadium
- Date: Tuesday, 29 September 2026
- Competition: 2027 AFCON Qualifiers Group K
- Goal: Arnold Vula
- Debutants: Arnold Vula (starter), Kelvin Owusu Boateng (substitute)
- Vula stats: 1 shot (goal), 13 touches, 2 in box, 3/7 passes
- Boateng stats: 7 touches, 4/4 passes
Source: Kawowo Sports
