Uganda U20 Men’s National Team progressed to the semifinals at the ongoing African Games in Accra, Ghana with a perfect return after edging South Sudan in the final group game on Friday.
The Uganda Hippos had already secured wins against Nigeria and Senegal but still ensured they ended the group on a high, winning 1-0 against neighbours South Sudan to make it 3 wins in as many games.
In the game played at University of Ghana Stadium, defender Apollo Kagogwe scored the lone goal, coming midway through the second half.
The right back made a roving run to strike home in the 74th minute after Allan Oyirwoth’s initial attempt had been blocked.
Kagogwe was one of the several changes that coach Morley Byekwaso Ochama made from the team that had played Senegal in the previous game.
Haruna Lukwago, Ibrahim Juma, Ronald Madoi, Ivan Irinimbabazi, Abasi Kyeyune, Bruno Bunyaga and Patrick Jonah Kakande were all rested.
The changes witnessed players such as Shafiq Magogo, Alpha Thiery Ssali, Enock Luyima, Innocent Kisolo, Hakim Mutebi and Kagogwe all get a chance to start.
Uganda will face Democratic Republic of Congo in the semifinals on Tuesday at Accra Sports Stadium while hosts Ghana who finish top in Group A will take on Senegal in the other semifinal game.
Uganda U20 Starting XI
Shamulan Kamya(GK), Apollo Kagogwe, Enock Luyima, Cyrus Kibande, Rogers Torach (C), Innocent Kisolo, Arafat Usama, Hakim Mutebi, Shafiq Magogo, Allan Oyirwoth, Alpha Ssali
Substitutes
Humphrey Oyirwoth(GK), Haruna Lukwago, Ibrahim Juma, Ronald Madoi, Ivan Irinimbabazi, Bruno Bunyaga, Abasi Kyeyune, Jonah Patrick Kakande
South Sudan U20 Starting XI
Dario Diyo(GK), Emmanuel Melle, Atiki Abiaza, Daniel Bichiok Dang, Christopher Ungom, Mario Taban Albano, Ngong Garang, Paul Jawa Mara, Silver Mabok, Brown Lumuba, Emmaniel Swoka
Sibstitutes
Godwill Yogusuk(GK), Sarfino Lado, Joseph Jele, Philip Yapete, Jacob Koal, Kennedy Juma Taban, Nasona Atoroyo
