Uganda recovered impressively from a 3-0 loss to Algeria by defeating Guinea 3-0, moving to second place with four points. With this being their seventh consecutive CHAN appearance, they are determined to finally reach the knockout stage.

Niger, meanwhile, are competing in the tournament for the fifth time, having achieved a best-ever fourth place in the last edition. However, their 1-0 defeat to Guinea in the opener has put them under pressure. History is also against them — they are winless in their last three meetings with Uganda and have failed to score in two of those games.

Uganda’s attacking momentum, combined with Niger’s struggles in recent encounters, gives the hosts the edge. With home support and a chance to seal early qualification, Uganda are favourites to win this clash.

Prediction: Uganda to win.