Tuesday, September 15
Group A
Tanzania U20 vs. Rwanda U20 (Uhuru Stadium, Dar es Salaam, 19:00 CAT)
Rwanda’s junior nationwide crew begins its marketing campaign for a spot on the U20 Africa Cup of Nations when it takes on hosts Tanzania within the opening match of the CECAFA U20 Championship on Tuesday at Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
The event, which runs from September 15 to 25, serves because the regional qualification pathway for the continental youth event.
The Junior Wasps can be seeking to make a robust begin towards Tanzania, one of many favourites for the title.
Rwanda arrived in Tanzania on Sunday after finishing the ultimate section of its preparations in Kigali. Head coach André Casa Mbungo travelled to Dar es Salaam with a 25-man squad, which can be based mostly at Royal Village Resort all through the competitors.
Forward of the encounter, Mbungo stated his aspect is prepared for the problem and understands the significance of securing a optimistic outcome within the opening fixture, which may enhance Rwanda’s possibilities of advancing from the group.
“We’re prepared for the sport and we wish to battle within the first match to safe factors. It is going to be powerful, however we’re prepared,” stated Mbungo.
Rwanda and Tanzania had been drawn in Group A alongside Ethiopia.
The hosts enter the event because the defending CECAFA U20 champions and can be wanting to make an early assertion in entrance of their house supporters.
