DR Congo 1-1 Uganda Cranes: Bogere late goal salvages the Cranes in Johannesburg | International build up

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Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda Cranes played to a 1-all draw in an international friendly match played at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa on Monday, 5th October 2026.

Nathanael Mbuku Wa Mbuku scored the opener for DR Congo in the 69th minute before James Bogere’s stunner in the 89th minute.

Mbuku, a forward at Sint Truiden in Belgium beat goalkeeper Kingdom Osayi with a low drive from 20 yards after he had intercepted Arnold Odong’s pass.

Before the goal, DR Congo had been the better side with great possession of the ball and a couple of half chances created.

Uganda Cranes had the first chance to break the deadlock when forward Arnold Vula missed target from close range inside the goal area in the 49th minute.

With a minute to clock the 90th minute, two substitutes Denis Omedi and Bogere combined before the latter latched a fierce shot past goalkeeper Bertaud Dimitry for the equalizer.

A couple of players earned their first international caps for the senior Uganda Cranes side as goalkeeper Osayi, Gaucho Dehohi, Sadam Masereka, Diaby Souleymane and Geofrey Lubanga Kene.

Uganda Cranes had earlier beat DR Congo 2-0 on 2nd October 2026 at the same venue.

James Bogere and Kevin Boateng scored for Uganda Cranes in the first build up duel.

DR Congo is currently stationed 41st in the latest FIFA Rankings with Uganda Cranes at 89th.

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