| 16.07.1988 | Kampala | National Stadium | 5 613 |
| UGANDA | 1:0 (0:0) | MALAWI |
| John Tebusweke, John Latigo, Edward Mugalu, Isaac Nkada, Paul Hasule, George Nsimbe, Obadian Semakula, Jackson Mayanja, Magid Musisi, Stephen Bogere, Frederic Mukasa | Donnex Gondwe, Peterkins Nkunga, Young Chimodzi, Felix Nyrongo, Mphatso Namwali, Mabyuto Lungu, Ibra Mwase, Clifton Msiya, Happy Msiska, Lawrence Waya, Zex Lajabu |
| Coach:Robert Kibern | Reuben Malola |
| Scorers:66' Sunday Mokiri |   |
| Substitutions:52' in Sunday Mokiri out Stephen Bogere, 86' in Yusuf Gitta out Frederic Mukasa |
69' in Gilbert Chirwa out Peterkins Nkunga |
| Cautions: | 60' Peterkins Nkunga |
| Referee:Tahir Hafid Ali (TAN) | Assistant referee:Bendera Bakari (TAN), Mapunda Gwanza (TAN) |