A total of 23 goals were scored on match day one of the 2019 CECAFA U17 Girls championship at the FUFA Technical Centre in Uganda on Monday.
Tanzania overcame Eritrea 5-0 during the first game, Kenya humbled Somalia 14-0 in the subsequent match and hosts Uganda beat Burundi 4-0 in the final game on the busy day.
Uganda’s captain and leading forward Juliet Nalukenge scored a hat-trick and Samalie Nakachwa scored the other.
Juliet Nalukenge (right) in celebration
Hat-trick Heroine Juliet Nalukenge gets her ball from the match referee
Team Uganda U17 girls in celebration
The first game had witnessed Tanzania humble Eritrea 5-0 under sunny conditions.
Aisha Hamis Masaka (brace) and Joyce Meshack (hat trick) were on target for Tanzania.
Tanzania against Eritrea
The lunch time kick off saw Kenya humiliate Djibouti 14-0.
Eritrea Girls U17 TeamAction between Kenya and Djibouti Girls U17 teams
Viola Khalai scored five goals, Fasila Adhiambo (four), Anna Arusi (hat trick) and while Doreen Achieng scored once.
Match day two will be played on Wednesday with another round of three matches at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The tournament is played in a round robin format and the team with the highest number of points will be declared the champion.
Match officials with the two team captains prior to kick off
Uganda U17 girls XI
Uganda U-17 Starting XI: Daphine Nyayenga, Samalie Nakachwa, Stella Musubika, Bira Naddunga, Kevin Nakachwa, Margaret Kunihira, Sumaya Komuntale, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Juliet Nalukenge(Captain), Catherine Nagadya, Fauzia Najjemba
Uganda Cranes received a second successive win in the ongoing CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup after a 2-0 defeat over Somalia at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo on Monday evening.
KCCA FC midfielder Allan Okello was on his peak when he sliced home with a brace that sunk a had fighting Somalia side before a cheering crowd.
Allan Okello celebrating his first goal against Somalia
Okello got the lead in the 28th minute with a hard shot that left goalkeeper Said Aweys Ali beaten on the left corner of his goal post.
With a few minutes to the break Bright Anukani controlled the ball within the six-yard box and intelligently faked two defenders who gave way for him to have a scoring opportunity, however, his effort was saved by the goalkeeper off the line.
Uganda Cranes winger Joachim Ojera taking on a defender
Into the second half, Uganda Cranes Coach brought on Nicolas Kasozi for Joel Madondo who was playing on the right flank.
The tactical change saw Okello switching to the right were he dribbled passed Liban Abdiaziz before curving the ball into the right corner of the Somalis goal to double the lead for Cranes in the 67th minute.
Joachim Ojera challenged by Somalia defender
‘The schedule for matches is very difficult for our players. Playing two games in three days is a little bit difficult. Our players had tired legs and tired minds that affected quite a number of opportunities which came our way but on any other day we would have scored more than today. We largely dominated the game and we deserved the win. Two in two games gives us a good foundation to move on in the tournament.‘ said McKinstry
Fahad Bayo making a move in the match against Somalia
During the 75th minute, Joachim Ojera was substituted for Viane Sekajugo who also has chances at goal but the goalkeeper made brilliant saves to keep Somalia only 2 goals down.
Teenager Karim Watambala was also given the opportunity to play part in the game during the 86th minute.
Somalia goalkeeper Said Aweys Ali forces a save from Ojera’s powerful shot
Uganda Cranes Starting XI:
Charles Lukwago (GK) (KCCA FC), Paul Willa (Vipers SC), Mustafa Kizza (KCCA FC), John Revita (KCCA FC), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC), Shafiq Kagimu (URA FC) (Karim Watambala 86‘), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Allan Okello (KCCA FC), Joachim Ojera (URA FC) (Viane Sekajugo 75′), Fahad Bayo (Vipers SC), Joel Madondo (Busoga United) (Nicolas Kasozi 63‘)
Subs Not Used: Joel Mutakubwa (GK) (Kyetume FC), Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Paul Mbowa (URA FC), Steven Mukwala (Maroons FC), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Ben Ocen (Police FC)
MAIN PHOTO: Allan Okello celebrates his second goal
CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup defending Champions Kenya began their title defense with a vital 1-0 victory over rivals Tanzania in the second game of match day 2 at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo in Kampala on Sunday.
Hassan Abdallah’s lone strike in the first half was enough to hand the Harambe Stars three points in Group B.
Kenya’s Hassan Abdallah celebrating his goal against Tanzania
The Kilimanjaro Stars of Tanzania tried their way through the Kenyan defense in the second half but all efforts made failed to make a positive impact on the defense manned by veteran skipper Joash Onyango.
In the first game of the day, Sudan came from a goal down to level matters with 10-man Zanzibar who had earlier on got the lead from Makame Musa Hamis. Montasir Osman Yahya scored the equalizer for Sudan in the closing stages of the game.
Sudanese defense (red) battling with Zanzibar players inside the goal area
Action resumes Monday afternoon with Eritrea playing against Burundi at 1:30pm while Somalia battles the hosts Uganda at 4:00pm
Zanzibar goalkeeper makes a save during the match against Sudan
MAIN PHOTO: Kenya players celebrating their goal against Tanzania
Uganda U-17 girls team coach Ayub Khalifa, has named his final 20 players that will represent the country at the inaugural CECAFA U-17 Girls championship that gets underway at FUFA TC Njeru on Monday morning. Entrance for fans is FREE of charge.
Khalifa selected and released the list from the 29 players who have been undergoing residential training in Njeru, after two crucial final training sessions on Saturday afternoon and Friday evening.
The team is largely made up of players who won the COSAFA championship in Mauritius this year where they featured as guests, but Khalifa has three faces of Uganda Martyrs defender Gloria Namugerwa, Amus College pair of striker Zaina Nandede and midfielder Esther Adokole.
We have been working hard on team coordination and finishing, and I have much confidence in the players i have selected and hopeful we shall win this championship’ said Khalifa
FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein and the National teams Manager Patrick Ntege had a talk with the team in the morning before head coach Khalifa announced his final squad. Hussein briefed players on media related matters and personal brand.
FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein taking Uganda U17 players through basics of Communication and personal brand in Njeru on Sunday
Uganda will start their campaign against Burundi in the day’s third and last match, with Tanzania opening against Eritrea in the first game at 11:00am while Djibouti takes on Kenya in the second game at 1:30pm.
The tournament that has attracted six teams will be played on a round robin with the top team with most points collected after five matches declared the winner.
Meanwhile, the teams that will take part in the event have already got chance to feel the turn in Njeru.
Tanzania, Djibouti and Eritrea have all successfully conducted their training sessions on Sunday morning while Kenya and Uganda later in the day.
Tanzania U17 players training on Sunday at the FUFA Technical CentreDjibouti National team at FUFA Technical Centre before they embarked on their Sunday morning training sessionKenya U17 Girls training at the FUFA Technical centre on Sunday eveningEritrea U17 Girls enjoying the environment on arrival at the FUFA Technical Centre for their training session on Sunday morning
Final Squad of Uganda U17
Daphine Nyayenga (Uganda Martyrs HS), Joan Namusisi (Mukono HS) and Nasasira Gift (Gadafi Integrated HS),
Uganda Cranes open up the CECAFA 2019 Senior Challenge Cup with a game against Burundi in group A at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo on Saturday, 7th December.
For starters, Group A also has three other countries; Somalia, Eritrea and Djibouti.
After weeks of intensive training, the head coach Johnathan McKinstry named the final team of 20 players on Friday who will be used for the entire championship.
The technical personnel talk to the players in talk session after training on Friday afternoon at Lugogo
McKinstry warned the players against underrating the opponents and promised for the best showing in the tournament.
‘We are focused and determined to give our best performance. All the players are ready physically and mentally. Against Burundi, it is not the same game like we recently played against them in the CHAN 2020 qualifiers. This is a different game‘ McKinstry stated.
Allan Okello takes on Burundi during the CHAN 2020 qualifiers at Lugogo in Kampala
Head to Head against Burundi:
In the last five CECAFA meetings, Uganda Cranes has managed to win 3 games, a draw and 1 loss since 2011.
When both teams met in the previous CECAFA in 2017 in Kenya Uganda Cranes won 2-1 in a group match. In the same competition both teams shared spoil in a goalless draw during the knockout stage.
The only win for Burundi against Uganda in CECAFA was the 1-0 victory that happened way back in December 2011 in Dar es Salaam Tanzania.
However, Uganda Cranes and Burundi played each other in the CHAN 2020 Qualifiers were Burundi lost both legs on a 3-0 final score.
The team was in charge of Abudallah Mubiru as an interim coach.
Despite losing to the Uganda Cranes while working with Amavubi Stars of Rwanda in 2015 CECAFA final match, this is McKinstry’s first CECAFA Tournament with Uganda Cranes having joined Uganda Cranes at the end of October this year.
Nevertheless, the Irish born coach is looking forward to maintain his record of not conceding a goal yet since joining Cranes.
He has played 3 international matches (Ethiopia, Burkina Faso and Malawi) plus 2 regional tour games that have seen his side leaving the pitch without feeling the pain of conceding.
Other games:
The Cranes will face Somalia in the second game on Monday 9th December before playing against Eritrea and Djibouti on Wednesday 11th and Sunday 15th December respectively.
Uganda Cranes players in a warm down session at Lugogo on the eve of the 2019 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup tournament
Final Squad:
Goalkeepers: Charles Lukwago (KCCCA FC) and Joel Mutakubwa (Kyetume FC)
Defenders: Paul Willa (Vipers SC), Mustafa Kizza (KCCA FC), John Revita (KCCA FC), Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC, Captain), Paul Mbowa (URA FC)
CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye has heaped praise on the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) for taking a bold stand by offering to host two regional competitions concurrently.
The CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2019 kicks off tomorrow whereas the first ever CECAFA U17 Girls championship rolls off on Monday-next week.
While addressing the media in the pre-tournament press conference on Friday at FUFA House in Mengo, Musonye said that he is so pleased with Uganda for taking such a risk but had no concerns whatsoever for he is sure FUFA will pull it off and surprise the world.
‘Never before has any country taken this kind of risk to host two (2) competitions simultaneously as this means hosting over 500 people and not many countries can manage this. That is why I want to thank and praise Uganda for having taken this initiative despite the limits. I am so sure we are going to pull it off’ Musonye affirmed.
CECAFA Local Organising Committee Chairman Darius Mugoye and CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye thanking FUFA for taking a bold move to host two tournaments at the same time.CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye (M) flanked by CECAFA Head of Media Rogers Mulindwa (L) and LOC Chairman Darius Mugoye during the press conference on Friday at FUFA House.
He went ahead to thank Government of Uganda for providing a conducive environment that has enabled sports to thrive.
The FUFA Vice President Mr. Darius Mugoye who is also the chairman of the Local Organising Committee Darius Mugoye emphasised FUFA’s readiness to host the two competitions as he welcomed the senior men’s teams that are already in the country with only Kenya arriving later in the day (3pm on Friday).
‘I want to welcome Mr. Musonye and the entire group of CECAFA in Uganda. FUFA is always privileged whenever it is given the opportunity to host our brothers and sisters from the region. We last hosted the CECAFA U20 championship and from the reports and comments it was a successful tournament. I want to assure you that we have the same energies to pull off these two tournaments as well because we have the potential’ noted Mugoye.
CECAFA Local Organising Committee Chairman Darius Mugoye during the press conference on Friday at FUFA House Mengo
CECAFA Head of communications Rogers Mulindwa reiterated Musonye’s words and thanked the Government of Uganda for the peaceful environment that has seen the country host a number of sporting events concurrently. He also appealed to the fans to come in large numbers to watch and support the games.
‘This championship is not about promoting Uganda as a country alone but the entire CECAFA region. I want to encourage Ugandans to come out in large numbers. Let us fill the stadiums and cheer on our brothers as we enjoy the beautiful game.
CECAFA Head Media Rogers Mulindwa during the press conference on Friday at FUFA House Mengo
CECAFA General Assembly slated for December 18th December 2019 in Kampala
In the same press conference Musonye mentioned that the CECAFA Federation Presidents will converge in Uganda for the Elective General Assembly that will deliberate on matters aimed at transforming the game in the region.
The media that attended the press conference on Friday
FULL STATEMENTS BY:
CECAFA SECRETARY GENERAL
CHAIRMAN LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE
CECAFA HEAD OF MEDIA AHEAD OF THE CECAFA SENIOR CHALLENGE CUP AND CECAFA U17 WOMEN TOURNAMENTS IN UGANDA (7TH-19TH DECEMBER 2019)
The trio addressed the Members of the Media on Friday 6th December 2019 at FUFA House, Mengo
CECAFA Secretary General Mr. Nicholas Musonye
It is a big privilege to be back in Kampala. My first time addressing a press conference was way back in 2000 when CECAFA undertook a big transformation.
I want to appreciate FUFA for taking a serious risk and host two tournaments- CECAFA women U17 and the CECAFA Senior Challenge cup – concurrently. This is the first country in the region to host two tournaments and doing so with minimal resources.
On February 9, 2019, we held a meeting in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) where we all agreed that every Federation has to pay 20,000 US Dollars to take part in CECAFA senior challenge cup. The fee was meant to support the organisation of the tournament. The countries failed to comply have thus withdrawn from the tournament as they did not honour the commitment. The meeting was attended by all Federation heads.
Paying 20,000 US Dollars has not been the case in previous tournaments but the the economy has changed over the years.
On the issue of changes in venues; we all know that the tournament will be relayed live on Azam TV and that is why we had to move from Jinja back to Kampala.
Lugogo (The StarTimes Stadium) was booked but my brothers (FUFA) have managed to negotiate and I can ensure you that Lugogo is now free for the tournament.
Further on the venues, unlike Namboole, Lugogo can accommodate few people and we earlier wanted to subsidise transport costs for people going at Namboole.
We shall have the CECAFA General Assembly on 18th December 2019 where all Federation Presidents will attend. We expect more transformations for the regional body.
We thank the media for the good job done so far and encourage you to drive the masses to the stadiums by giving them positive reporting about the two tournaments.
Local Organising Committee Chairman/FUFA Vice President Mr. Darius Mugoye
We recently hosted the CECAFA U20 successfully in Gulu and Jinja and we have the potential to host two tournaments at ago.
We will host the main tournament at Lugogo and the Women U17in Jinja where it will be free of charge for the fans to watch the matches.
The opening game between Djibouti and Somalia at 1.30pm will be at Namboole free of charge to the fans.
The Uganda Vs Burundi at Lugogo at 4pm, fans will pay UGX 5000 and UGX30000
We ask for your kind support and I therefore welcome you once again to Uganda. FUFA commits itself to doing everything possible to host the two tournaments successfully.
CECAFA Head of Media Mr. Rogers Mulindwa
I must confess we have had issues but when the country is peaceful you will have activities going on without any hitches.
We have EALA Games, Inter-Cities competitions, FUFA Drum ongoing and now the CECAFA tournaments coming to Uganda.
We are at peace but have the problem is with facilities.
The Uganda U-17 Girls’ football team stepped up their preparations for the CECAFA U-17 championship with a 3-2 win over a tough Kampala select team in a practice match played at FUFA Technical Centre Njeru on Thursday evening.
Fauziah Najjemba opened the scoring for the National team before Sharon Nadunga equalised for the visitors as first half ended 1-1.
Nadunga thought she had won it for her side, when she again put them into the lead with an angled shot that gave goalkeeper Daphine Nyayenga no chance but Tooro Queens midfielder Summaya Komuntale equalised off a spade work by Kawempe Muslem SS winger Margaret Kunihira, before another of her club mates Hadija Nandago struck the winner from the penalty spot.
Uganda U17 team that played against Kampala Select
The Ayub Khalifa coached side-Uganda girls had to endure the strength of Moses Nkata’s select side that boasted of strong names like goalkeeper Juliet Adeke, Naziz Florence, Brenda Nakayenga, Sharon Nadunga, Spencer Nakacwa, Anita Namata, among others before finally coming out victorious.
It was a good select team that gave us a tough challenge. I am happy that our players followed the instructions and I am encouraged that from this build up, we are only left with a few things to work on ahead of the tournament’ Uganda team coach Ayub Khalifa said after the game.
‘We have played a quality side that I believe is ready to represent the country. I trust that the players are looking forward to representing the country’ noted Nkata who handled the Kampala Select Side.
Opening Day matches- CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2019-Uganda
Uganda vs Burundi match moved back to Lugogo at 4pm on Saturday 7th December 2019
Djibouti vs Somalia now at Namboole Stadium at 1.30pm on Saturday 7th December 2019
All matches to be played on Saturday 7th December 2019
CECAFA and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the two regional tournaments due to be held in Uganda starting this weekend have made latest changes with the venues to be used on the opening day of the men’s tournament.
The latest developments are as below;
The opening day matches will be played on Saturday 7th December 2019
The match between Uganda Cranes and Burundi will now be played at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo with kick off set for 4.30pm. The fans will be charged 5,000/= (Ordinary ticket) and 30,000/= (Pavilion).
The match between Djibouti and Somalia will be hosted at Mandela National stadium at 1.30pm and not Wakisha grounds as earlier communicated. The fans will watch this match FREE of charge.
The latest communication surpasses any other communication that had earlier been shared with the public and other stakeholders.
CECAFA and LOC Press Conference on Friday at FUFA House
CECAFA and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) will hold a press conference on Friday 6th December 2019 at FUFA House in Mengo.
The Press conference will be addressed by the Ag. FUFA President Mr. Justus Mugisha, CECAFA Secretary General Mr. Nicholas Musonye and Chairman CECAFA LOC Mr. Darius Mugoye
The Press conference will start at 10am.
MAIN PHOTO: CECAFA Secretary General Mr. Nicholas Musonye
The 2019 CECAFA U20 Boys Challenge Cup has successfully climaxed in Uganda with Tanzania lifting trophy.
Tanzania beat rivals Kenya 1-0 during a well fought for final held at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Saturday.
Kenya’s defender John Otieno Onyango headed home an own goal following a free kick delivered by Israel Patrick Mwenda as the close of the first half.
Tanzania’s Kelvin Nashon Naffal (shirt 8) battle for possession with Kenya’s Patrick Otieno during the finalKenya U20 team inspection by CECAFA Officials prior to kick off
The early kick off third place play off between Sudan and Eritrea was won by the latter 1-0.
Biniam Mengsteab scored in the 67th minute for the match winner.
Eritrea U20 players with their bronze medals after finishing third in the tournament.
Awards:
The winners were rewarded with gold medals and a glittering trophy. Kenya picked silver and Eritrea bronze.
Pius Kelvin John, the CECAFA U20 Best Player and Top Scorer with 7 GoalsKenya’s goalkeeper Brian Okoth Bwire was named the best in the tournamentFUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) shows off the Fair Play Trophy awarded to Uganda
Other rewards:
Tanzania’s John Pius Kelvin was top scorer with seven goals and Best Player of the tournament while Kenya’s Brian Okoth Bwire was best goalkeeper.
Uganda won the Fair Play accolade which was handed over to the FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson.
FUFA officials led by the Ag. President Justus Mugisha, CECAFA delegation and the members of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) watched the match.
Tanzania U20 players and officials celebrate their successCECEFA U20 Local Organising Committee (LOC) and CECAFA staffDignitaries respect the national anthems of both Tanzania and Kenya prior to kick off of the final
*Both matches at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru (Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m)
Entry Fees:3000/= (Ordinary) & 10,000/= (VIP)
The 2019 CECAFA U20 Challenge Cup comes to a climax on Saturday, 5th October at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The day’s menu has two matches lined up. Sudan faces Eritrea in the early kick off at 1 PM to determine the third and fourth placed teams.
Sudan lost 1-0 to Tanzania in the semifinal match at the Pece War Stadium, Gulu.
Eritrea lost by a similar margin during the other semi-final clash to Tanzania at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The final between Kenya and Tanzania will be repeat of the group stage encounter played earlier at Njeru which ended in a 2 all draw.
Therefore, the final game will be one to settle egos and it is expected to be physical and a cracker of sorts.
Mohammed Mousa, Sudan U20 Head Coach
Here are the pre-match press conference quotes:
Mousa Mohamed (Head coach of Sudan)
We told the players to focus for the third place play-off match after falling out in the semi-final. We are focused to win this game. We are confident. This is a very important for us to get the bronze medals as consolation. It is a different game altogether. We need something out of it. This is not a group stage game. It is a play-off match. The concentration will be different. This is a tournament that has helped to scout young players to the national teams. There are new good boys. Being the head coach of the U15, U17 and U20 teams, we have got advantage to test the players under different systems and formations. There has been good physic and speed in the tournament
Stanley Okumbi, Kenya U20 Head Coach
Stanley Okumbi – Kenya U20 Head Coach:
A great final is expected. Al the teams have been showcasing their abilities and we have used a lot of energy. We were the best teams right from the start and deserve to play in the final. They (Tanzania) have good players having scored 17 goals to this season, we are prepared for them nonetheless. Tomorrow is a final, we have good plans how to stop them. We have the discipline offensive and in defence. Three players need late check-ups after picking up knocks. CECAFA has done a good job to organize a good championship. Players are young and we are focused
Zuberi S. Katwila – Tanzania U20 Head Coach
From the group stages to the final, we faced tough challenges. We are set. We are now focused for tomorrow’s match against Kenya. Kenyans are our brothers and it will be friendly fire. The issue of traveling to Gulu and back to Njeru is behind us now, we are set. We are now focused for tomorrow’s match
Zuberi Katwila (left) and Stanley Okumbi greet each other after the press conference
It has come to our notice that false information about positions of administration at FUFA is being generated and circulated to football stakeholders to mislead the public.
The unfounded rumours are aimed at apparently swaying football stakeholders into unsuspecting situations about the institution.
This is therefore to inform the stakeholders that FUFA is operating normally.
Stakeholders are advised to consider only information shared on FUFA official communication platforms.
Tanzania will face Kenya in the final of the 2019 CECAFA U-20 Boys Challenge Cup on Saturday.
This followed the completion of the two semi-final matches in Gulu and Njeru on Wednesday evening.
At the Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu, Tanzania overcame Sudan 2-1.
Sudan U-20 XITeam captains for Sudan and Tanzania with the match refeeresTanzania U-20 Team that faced Sudan on Wednesday in Gulu
Israel Patrick Mwenda and John Pius Kelvin scored for Tanzania in the first half.
Mohamed Abbas Namir pulled a goal back for Sudan at the start of the second but it was merely a consolation.
In the second semi-final, Kenya overcame Eritrea 1-0 at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru courtesy of an own goal by defender Yoseif Mebrahtu.
Kenya U20 XI Vs EritreaAction between Kenya U20 and Eritrea U20
The final and third place play off matches will be played in Njeru on Saturday, 5th October 2019.
This was confirmed by the CECAFA Secretary General, Nicholas Musonye during a press conference in Gulu.
‘We thank the people of Gulu, the Government, media and FUFA led by Eng. Moses Magogo for the time well spent in Gulu. We shall have the final and third place play off match at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru on Saturday. The tournament has been so far so good’Musonye noted at the press conference.
After the two semi-finals on Wednesday, there are so far 85 goals scored in 21 matches with only one red card.
The Uganda U-2O head coach Morley Byekwaso confirmed the starting eleven players who will face Tanzania in the quarter final duel at Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu.
Goalkeeper Jack Komakech makes his first start in the championship. Striker Ivan Bogere and Najib Yiga return to the starting team having started the last group game against Sudan on the bench.
Bogere replaces Sadat Anaku and Yiga comes on for Bright Anukani. The other 8 players remain unchanged from the Sudan game.
The game will kick off at 4:00 PM.
Team Line Up:
Jack Komakech (G.K), Joseph Kafumbe, Aziz Abdul Kayondo, Gavin Kizito, Kenneth Semakula, Hassan Ssenyonjo, Sadam Masereka, Najib Yiga, Ivan Asaba, Steven Sserwadda, Ivan Bogere
Subs:
Denis Otim (G.K), Patrick Mubiru (G.K), Kevin Ssekimbegge, Robert Kitabalwa, Derrick Kiggundu, Sadat Anaku, Bright Anukani
South Sudan booked a berth into the quarterfinals of the 2019 CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup after registering a 3-0 win against Somalia at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru on Wednesday.
A goal apiece from captain Daniel Samuel Solongo, Jospeh Stephen Dhata and Makweth Akeen Wol ensured South Sudan picked maximum points to finish top in group C.
Action between Somalia and South Sudan at the FUFA Technical Centre, NjeruSouth Sudan overcame Somalia 3-0 to seal a quarter final berth
They garnered four points in two games but had a superior goal difference over second placed Burundi who also had the same points.
It should be noted that Burundi and South Sudan shared spoils in a three all draw and the former defeated Somalia 2-0.
This therefore means, South Sudan end the group stage with one more goal but both qualify for the quarterfinal stage.
The duo joins Eritrea, Sudan and Uganda from group A plus Tanzania and Kenya that have already sealed their slots.
The final slot is up for grabs between Zanzibar and Ethiopia who play Tanzania and Kenya respectively on Thursday.
Zanzibar have three points after defeating Ethiopia while the latter need at least to win against Kenya to stand any chance.
Uganda Hippos and Sudan U-17 settled for a 2 all draw in the final group A at the Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu on Wednesday.
Steven Sserwadda and Bright Anukani scored in either halves for a 2-0 lead.
Uganda Hippos players celebrate their opening goalSteven Sserwadda in action against Sudan
Ammar Mohamed Kannou and a late Muhamed Abbas Namir’s stunning strike brought Sudan back to the square one.
In the earlier match, Eritrea ejected Djibouti 7-0.
From group A, Eritrea, Sudan and Uganda make the quarter final grade.
Uganda Hippos XI
Team Line Ups:
Uganda Hippos XI:
Denis Otim (GK) Joseph Kafumbe, Abdul Aziz Kayondo, Gavin Kizito Mugweri (Captain), Kenneth Semakula, Bright Anukani, Hassan Ssenyonjo, Ivan Asaba, Steven Sserwadda, Happy Sadat Anaku, Sadam Masereka
Subs: Jack Komakech (GK), Patrick Mubiru (GK), Kevin Ssekimbegge, Robert Kitabalwa, Isma Mugulusi, Derrick Kigundu, Ivan Bogere, Najib Yiga
Absent: Justine Opiro
Head coach: Morley Byekwaso
Sudan U-20 Team
Sudan XI:
Mohammed Elnoor Adam (G.K), Ammar Mohamed Kannou, Mohamed Osama Ali (Captain), Moumen Esam, Shihab Eldeen Siddiq Abdalrahman, Mohammed Abbas Namir, John Otengal Khames, Musab Kurdman Elsiddiq, Ibrahim Mohamed Elfaki, Ammar Yaser Aboalqaseem, Wagealla Gafar Elami
Live streaming on official FUFA facebook page and live radio broadcast on 102.1 FUFA f.m
Uganda Hippos head coach Morley Byekwaso has confirmed the starting line up to face Sudan in the final group A clash at the Pece War Memorial Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.
There are three changes to the team that started against Djibouti in the second game on Monday.
In comes Joseph Kafumbe, Bright Anukani, Sadat Happy Anaku and Sadam Masereka. Kafumbe, Anukani and Masereka start their first game at the championship.
Goalkeeper Denis Otim maintains his slot in between the goal posts. Abdul Aziz Kayondo is maintained at left back and so is the central defence pairing of captain Gavin Kizito and Kenneth Ssemakula. It is a compact midfield department that has Bright Anukani, Hassan Ssenyonjo, Ivan Asaba, Steven Sserwadda and Sadam Masereka.
Happy Sadat Anaku will play the lead striking role.
Uganda Hippos has already progressed to the knock out stage and needs maximum points to top group A.
This match will be streamlined live on the official FUFA face book page and broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA f.m.
Hippos Starting XI Vs Sudan (Shirt Numbers in Brackets):
Denis Otim-GK (1), Joseph Kafumbe (14), Kayondo Aziz Abdul(3), Gavin Kizito (5), Kenneth Semakula (4), Bright Anukani (6),Hassan Ssenyonjo (12), Ivan Asaba (11), Steven Sserwadda (8), Sadat Anaku Happy (10), Sadam Masereka (20)
Subs: Jack Komakech-GK (18), Patrick Mubiru-GK (19), Kevin Ssekimbegge (2), Robert Kitabalwa (16), Isma Mugulusi (15), Derrick Kigundu (13) , Ivan Bogere (9), Najib Yiga (7)
