Uganda’s nationwide Underneath-20 facet, the Hippos, produced a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Sudan of their Group B conflict of the CECAFA U-20 Championship at Uhuru Stadium on Saturday, 19 September 2026, to advance to the semi-finals.
The decisive second arrived within the 71st minute by way of super-substitute Amour Munogera. The Vipers Sports activities Membership Attacking Midfielder, launched simply three minutes earlier, timed his run completely to beat the offside entice and coolly slot the ball previous Sudan goalkeeper Mustafa Mohamed Elgadal Fahoud.
Till that time the competition had been tightly balanced. Each groups pushed numbers ahead in an open first half that ended goalless. Sudan’s clearest alternative got here within the thirty fifth minute when ahead Galal Omer examined Uganda goalkeeper Adrian Isabirye with a agency strike. Three minutes later, Sudan captain Waheed Shandi launched into a harmful solo run that was expertly halted by defender Gilbert Ogenrwot.
Uganda virtually broke the impasse on the stroke of half-time. Derrick Ssozi discovered Isima Magala in a promising place, however the striker did not convert from shut vary.
At the beginning of the second half, coach Kingston Laryea launched Steven Oyirwoth for Yashir Mimosa. Sudan continued to threaten, with Ogenrwot once more producing a significant block to disclaim Wail Galal Omer Alnour within the 52nd minute.
The guests made a double change on the hour mark, whereas Uganda responded within the 67th minute by bringing on Munogera for Genesis Ocen Odiya and Joseph Ssendyowa for captain Richard Okello. Munogera wanted solely three minutes to make his mark.
Sudan misplaced captain Elbadri to harm with 1 / 4 of an hour remaining, forcing one other substitution. Uganda defended their slender lead with willpower, making late modifications of their very own as Simon Wanyama and Ashraf Kyakuwa entered the fray.
Within the different early Group C fixture, Kenya and South Sudan shared the factors in a 1-1 draw.
Uganda beginning XI: Adrian Isabirye; Elvis Opakrwoth, Hakim Wandera, Barasa Mangoli, Gilbert Ogenrwot, Yashir Mimosa, John Owino, Ocen Odiya, Isima Magala, Richard Okello (captain), Derrick Ssozi.
Sudan beginning XI: Mustafa Mohamed Elgadal Fahoud; 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.
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