Uganda face tough South Sudan hurdle in final

_{Reigning champions Uganda will face a tough test when they battle South Sudan in the final of the U-20 CECAFA final at the Al Hilal Stadium in Khartoum, Sudan this evening.}

_{But before the final Ethiopia will face hosts Sudan to decide who finishes third in this tournament which is also an U-20 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 qualifier for the CECAFA Zone.}

_{Jackson Mayanja, the Uganda Hippos coach told Cecafaonlie that although they have accomplished the first task of qualifying for the U-20 AFCON, his team is also determined to retain the title. “ We know playing in a final is always different because there is a lot at stake and South Sudan is a team with a lot of determination,” he added.}

_{Mayanja says although the South Sudan team is very defensive, he has mapped out a way that will unlock them. “But we also need to be cautious in defending. My players know that as a coach my target is to get them qualify for the U-20 World Cup,” added Mayanja.}

_{Charles John Gwit Uok, the South Sudan head coach has also made it clear that they are hungry to win the title.}

_{“We know Uganda is a strong team, but we are determined to go all out and play a good game to be able to get a good result,” he added.}

_{To reach the final South Sudan ejected the Ethiopia 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in 120 minutes, while Uganda stopped hosts Sudan 2-0. While Uganda lost to Ethiopia 1-0 in the group stage, South Sudan go into the final as the only unbeaten team in the tournament.}