Uganda Extend Dominance with Comfortable Victory Over Tanzania
Uganda defeated Tanzania 142:71 in Group B of the World Cup Challenge League on August 8th, 2026. The hosts finished fifth in the standings with 8 points from 13 games, while the visitors sit second with 22 points from their 13 matches. This result extends Uganda's winning streak and deepens Tanzania's difficulties in the tournament.
The margin of victory reflects a clear gap between the sides. Uganda have won 10 of their 13 games this campaign, losing only three, while Tanzania have managed just three victories from the same number of outings. The visitors have been particularly impressive recently, beating Hong Kong 213:100 on August 6th before this match.
Tanzania's recent form has been difficult to turn around. They lost narrowly to Hong Kong 159:158 on August 3rd, and before that suffered a heavy defeat against Uganda 314:211 on August 4th. Earlier victories against Saint Helena and Seychelles have done little to offset the losses to stronger opposition.
Uganda's consistency has kept them in second place. Their run includes wins over Nigeria 196:130 and Malawi 192:75 in October 2025, plus a tight 85:81 victory over Botswana on September 30th. They have not dropped points in their last three matches, extending their unbeaten run.
The result means Uganda move closer to securing a top position in Group B. Tanzania remain five points behind the leaders and face an uphill battle with ten defeats already on their record. The gap between the two sides in the standings now stands at 14 points.