Munogera on target as Uganda Hippos overcomes Sudan to reach CECAFA U-20 semifinal
David GOMBE
Second half substitute Amour Munogera scored the all important goal Uganda Hippos beat Sudan 1-0 in the Group B contest to reach the semifinals of the ongoing CECAFA U-20 championship at the Uhutu Stadium in Tanzania on Saturday.
Munogera who came on as a substitute in the second period for Genesis Ocen Odiya netted the all important goal for Uganda who prevailed to a narrow win.
The Hippps needed to maximize points to seal a place in last as well as keeping their dream for a place in the U-20 AFCON alive.
The first half was evenly balanced and ended goalless despite both sides pressing for an opener.
The goal finally came in the 71st minute when Vipers midfielder Munogera beat Sudan goalkeeprr Mustafa Mohamed to give the Hippos the lead. Uganda held on to a second group win, following the 4-1 thrashing in the first game.
Sudan XI:
Mustafa Mohamed Elgadal Fahoud (G.K), 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
Subs: Mohamed Abbas Mohamed Abdalla (G.K), Faiz Ahmed Elseed Elfatih, Monzer Abdo Khmies Tiya, Monzer Sarer, Mutaz Elfaki Elnour Wali, Yousif Idris Abubaker Abrahim, Osman Abaker Ismail Musab Elbadawee Mohamedelameen, Mohamed Abbas Mohamed Abdalla, Bsam Osman
Head coach: Salahedin Ahmed Nuorldin Ahmed (Sudan)
Uganda XI:
Adrian Isabirye (G.K), Elvis Opakrwoth, Hakim Wandera, Barasa Mangoli, Gilbert Ogenrwot, Yashir Mimosa, John Owino, Ocen Odiya, Isima Magala, Richard Okello (Captain), Derrick Ssozi
Subs: Igama Batali (G.K), Hakim Kawuki, Steven Oyirwoth, Simon Wanyama, Amour Munogera, Joseph Ssendyowa, Meddy Mutamba, Ashraf Kyakuwa
Head coach: Kingston Laryea (Ghana)