South Sudan face The Gambia in AFCON U-20 quarter final, Hippos out

_{The Young Bright Stars of South Sudan will be all out to prove a point when they face The Gambia on Friday night in the third quarter final at the on-going TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).}

_{Going into the knock out stage, coach Peter James’ team will be all out to prove a point against an on-form Gambia tam at the Haras El Hood Stadium in Alexandria.}

_{After Uganda Hippos were ejected (1-0) by seven time U-20 African champions Nigeria on Thursday night, the Young Bright Stars will also carry the CECAFA Zonal flag as they attempt to qualify for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.}

_{Going into the quarter final South Sudan finished third in the group with 4 points after picking a win against The Central African Republic, a draw against Uganda and a loss to Congo Brazzavile, while The Gambia picked maximum points against Tunisia, Zambia and Benin.}

_{But South Sudan’s coach has said that although their opponents won all their three matches in the group stage, his team is well prepared to play their hearts out. “The Gambia is very strong with great players. We have 90 minutes to create an achievement, we want to give more pride to our country,” added the South Sudan coach.}

_{Already Senegal and Nigeria have qualified for the semi final stage and booked places in the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.}