Monday, March 11
•Senegal 0-1 Uganda
The Uganda U20 Men’s National Football Team, the Uganda Hippos, continued to impress at the ongoing African Games in Accra, Ghana.
Morley Byekwaso’s side secured their second consecutive win by defeating Senegal 1-0 on Monday at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The win sends Uganda to the semifinals with a game to spare having beaten Nigeria earlier.
The lone goal came in the 26th minute when Arafat Kizza Usama was brought down in the box, leading to a penalty that was initially missed but converted on the rebound by Allan Oyirwoth.
Despite Senegal dominating possession early in the game, Uganda’s defense stood firm, thwarting their attempts to score.
With the win, Uganda now looks ahead to their final group stage match against South Sudan, scheduled to take place at the University of Ghana Stadium on Friday.
In other Group B action, Nigeria secured a 1-0 victory over South Sudan at the Accra Sports Stadium, setting up an exciting final matchday in the group stage.
How both teams started:
Uganda Hippos XI
Shamulan Kamya (G.K), Rogers Torach Ochaki (Captain), Ronald Madoi, Abasi Kyeyune, Ivan Irinimbabazi, Bruno Bunyaga, Arafat Usama Kizza, Patrick Kakande, Juma Ibrahim, Harunah Lukwago, Allan Oyirwoth
Senegal XI
Prince Hally Gueye (G.K), Ba Daouda, Abdou Aziz Ndiaye, Fallou Diouf Serigne (Captain), Pape Mamadou Diouf, Famara Camara, Mamadou Lamine Sadio, Pierre Antoine Diatta Dorival, Youssoupha Sayang, Mame Alassane Niang, Ousseynou Diahate
