AFCON 2019 draw: Uganda to face Egypt in group A

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Uganda Cranes will face hosts Egypt in group along with DR Congo and Zimbabwe at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

Elsewhere, Tanzania and Kenya are in group C along with Algeria and Senegal.

Defending champions Cameroon are in Group F with Ghana, Benin and Guinea-Bissau.

The tournament will take place from 21 June to 19 July, meaning Europe-based players will not miss club games.

It is the biggest AFCON yet, with 24 teams, and the first to be held in Europe’s summer rather than January or February.

Uganda was heavily represented at the draws with the head coach Sebastien Desabre, FA Boss Moses Magogo, third vice president Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi and national teams manager Patrick Ntege Kaweesa all in attendance.

Egypt will use six stadia to host this biennial championship.

Cairo International Stadium, Air Force Stadium, Port Said Stadium, Ismailia Stadium, Suez Sport Stadium and Alexandria Stadium will be used.

Groups:

  • A:  Egypt, DR Congo, Uganda, Zimbabwe
  • B:  Nigeria, Guinea, Madagascar, Burundi
  • C: Senegal, Algeria, Kenya, Tanzania
  • D: Morocco, Cote D’Voire, South Africa, Namibia
  • E: Tunisia, Mali, Mauritania, Angola
  • F: Cameroon, Ghana, Benin, Guinea Bissau