Uganda scores late to earn 1‑1 draw with D.R. Congo

KAMPALA (Interstat) — Nathanael Mbuku scored in the 64th minute, but James Bogere answered in the 90th as Uganda drew D.R. Congo 1-1 on Monday in a competitive match. Mbuku played the full 90 minutes and gave D.R. Congo the lead, which the visitors held until the final minute. Bogere, who played one minute, scored the late equalizer for Uganda. Uganda received a yellow card in the 80th minute. Uganda is now 1-0-1 in the competition and 1-0-1 across all competitions. D.R. Congo is 0-1-1 in the competition and 0-1-1 across all competitions. Uganda previously beat D.R. Congo 2-0 in their earlier meeting this season, the most recent head-to-head matchup between the teams. The match produced two goals and one yellow card. Both teams finished level after the final whistle. The result extends Uganda’s unbeaten start while D.R. Congo remains without a win.