The Cranes could still mathematically overtake Algeria in case they falter vs Somalia and then lose to Uganda in the final match but they must at least match Mozambique’s results in the final two rounds and hope Guinea do not secure maximum points in that period to secure a possible second-round place to compete for Africa’s slot at the inter-confederation playoffs.

As it stands, though, Uganda are 7th amongst the top four runners-up with 15 points and a goal difference of (+5).

Gabon (19 pts), Madagascar (19pts), Burkina Faso (18 pts) and Cameroon (18 pts) in the top four positions having played a game more than Uganda save for Gabon.