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Uganda vs. DR Congo Lineups, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Pragjyoti Singh | Last updated Oct 5, 2026 6:22 AM ET

Uganda takes on DR Congo today in the second leg of their international friendly series at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The match comes just three days after their first meeting, when Uganda secured a 2-0 victory thanks to goals from James Bogere and Kelvin Boateng.

The Cranes enter today’s fixture after a solid run in their AFCON qualifying campaign, having picked up a 1-1 draw against Tunisia and a 1-0 win over Libya.

Meanwhile, DR Congo head coach Sébastien Desabre opted to field an experimental lineup in the first friendly, and the defeat will put pressure on the Leopards to bounce back in today’s second fixture.

Despite losing the opening match, DR Congo remains one of Africa’s most dangerous sides. The Leopards also enjoyed an impressive run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reaching the Round of 32.

Uganda’s national team.ABDEL MAJID BZIOUAT / Getty Images

In their AFCON qualifying campaign, DR Congo have already secured wins over Equatorial Guinea and Zimbabwe.

DR Congo vs. Uganda Expected Lineups

DR Congo:

Dimitri; Kambwala, Kapuadi, Kalulu, Makengo; Banzuzi, Tshibola; Bongonda, Mavididi, Pululu; Essende

Uganda:

David Akpan Udoh; Gavin Kizito, Geofrey Lubanga Kene, Allan Oyirwoth, Denis Omedi; Abdoulaye Sissako, Hilary Mukundane; James Bogere, Herbert Achayi, Kelvin Boateng; Jonathan Odongo

How & Where to Watch Uganda vs. DR Congo

Today’s international friendly between Uganda and DR Congo will not be available for public broadcast on TV or through live-streaming services, as the match is being played behind closed doors.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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