Munogera on track as Uganda Hippos overcomes Sudan to achieve CECAFA U-20 semifinal
David GOMBE
Second half substitute Amour Munogera scored the all essential aim Uganda Hippos beat Sudan 1-0 within the Group B contest to achieve the semifinals of the continuing CECAFA U-20 championship on the Uhutu Stadium in Tanzania on Saturday.
Munogera who got here on as an alternative within the second interval for Genesis Ocen Odiya netted the all essential aim for Uganda who prevailed to a slender win.
The Hippps wanted to maximise factors to seal a spot in final in addition to protecting their dream for a spot within the U-20 AFCON alive.
The primary half was evenly balanced and ended goalless regardless of each side urgent for an opener.
The aim lastly got here within the 71st minute when Vipers midfielder Munogera beat Sudan goalkeeprr Mustafa Mohamed to present the Hippos the lead. Uganda held on to a second group win, following the 4-1 thrashing within the first recreation.
Sudan XI:
Mustafa Mohamed Elgadal Fahoud (G.Ok), Osama Ameen Abdalla Manzal, Humaida Ahmed Suliman Gumaa, Ibrahim Samani Ibrahim Anglo, Samaan Amin Alfeil Koda, Rudwan Yahya Mohamed Ishag, Nagmeldin Abdelrahim Teya Toto Waheed Shandi Somi Elbadri (Captain), Mazin Fadul Albahli Taowr, Wail Galal Omer Alnour, Obai Abdalla
Subs: Mohamed Abbas Mohamed Abdalla (G.Ok), Faiz Ahmed Elseed Elfatih, Monzer Abdo Khmies Tiya, Monzer Sarer, Mutaz Elfaki Elnour Wali, Yousif Idris Abubaker Abrahim, Osman Abaker Ismail Musab Elbadawee Mohamedelameen, Mohamed Abbas Mohamed Abdalla, Bsam Osman
Head coach: Salahedin Ahmed Nuorldin Ahmed (Sudan)
Uganda XI:
Adrian Isabirye (G.Ok), Elvis Opakrwoth, Hakim Wandera, Barasa Mangoli, Gilbert Ogenrwot, Yashir Mimosa, John Owino, Ocen Odiya, Isima Magala, Richard Okello (Captain), Derrick Ssozi
Subs: Igama Batali (G.Ok), Hakim Kawuki, Steven Oyirwoth, Simon Wanyama, Amour Munogera, Joseph Ssendyowa, Meddy Mutamba, Ashraf Kyakuwa
Head coach: Kingston Laryea (Ghana)
