Uganda’s national football team, the Uganda Cranes, has proposed a high-profile international friendly match against Rwanda’s Amavubi. On Monday, November 2, 2026, the team publicly floated the idea of staging the regional derby at either Kigali’s state-of-the-art Amahoro Stadium or Uganda’s newly built Hoima City Stadium.
The proposal was shared on X (formerly Twitter) alongside the official squad lists called up by both nations for their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification campaigns. Highlighting the deep-rooted sports rivalry and regional pride surrounding the fixture.
The statement read: “The rivalry between Uganda and Rwanda is real. Fans, be honest, don’t you think it’s time for a match soon? How about a friendly between Rwanda and Uganda at Hoima City Stadium or Amahoro Stadium?”
The football rivalry is REAL! 🇺🇬 vs 🇷🇼 Uganda vs Rwanda – This is more than football, it’s pride! Fans, let’s be honest – DON’T WE NEED THIS FOOTBALL CLASH SOON? 🔥 Should we have a Uganda vs Rwanda friendly at Hoima City Stadium or at Amahoro Stadium? A: YES, bring it on now! B: Not now, let’s focus on Botswana! Drop A or B in comments! 👇 #UGAvRWA #AFCON2027 #UgandaCranes #Amavubi
— Uganda Cranes (@UgandaCranes) November 2, 2026
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Passionate Fan Debates and Head-to-Head Record
The proposal sparked immediate debate among football supporters across both countries. Rwandan fans expressed strong confidence that Amavubi’s tactical setup and current form would secure a decisive victory, while Ugandan supporters maintained that the Cranes possess the depth and quality needed to dominate the fixture.
Historically, the two East African neighbors share an extensive competitive record spanning 32 official international matches across all competitions. Out of those encounters, Uganda holds the overall head-to-head advantage with 13 victories, while Rwanda has secured 9 wins, with 10 matches ending in draws.
Their most recent competitive clashes took place during the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in October 2021, where Uganda claimed 1–0 victories in both legs. Prior to those qualifiers, the two sides played to a goalless 0–0 draw during the African Nations Championship (CHAN) group stage in January 2021.
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