U-20 AFCON qualifiers set to kick-off in Sudan

_{The TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers for the CECAFA Zone will kick off today with two matches on card at the Al Hilal Stadium in Khartoum, Sudan.}

_{Djibouti will battle Burundi in the opening Group A match, and after hosts Sudan take on South Sudan in the second match.}

_{Dr. Mutasim Gafaar, President of the Sudan Football Association (SFA) made it clear that they are prepared to host a successful tournament. “We are happy that we were accepted to host this tournament and we thank the government of Sudan for all the support as well,” says Gafaar.}

_{The reigning champions Uganda Kobs will be in action on Saturday against Tanzania in the only Group B match scheduled.}

_{Yusuf Mossi, the CECAFA Competitions Director says apart from Ethiopia who will arrive on Sunday, all the other teams have jetted in. “ “We are happy with all the arrangements by the Sudan Football Association and all the teams are happy,” added Mossi.}

_{The best two teams from each group will qualify for the semi final stage, while the teams that make the final will automatically qualify for the U-20 AFCON 2023 to be held in Egypt.}

_{Group A: Sudan, Djibouti, South Sudan, Burundi}

_{Group B: Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia}