Uganda U20 team, the Hippos, was eliminated from the ongoing African Cup of Nations U20 Championship after going 0-1 down to record champions Nigeria on Thursday night.
The win sees Nigeria qualify for next edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup set for Indonesia; the difference in the game coming courtesy of an own goal from defender Ibrahim Juma at the half hour mark.
Also Read: Goal for Olunga as Duhail consolidates top spot
Uganda’s elimination now leaves South Sudan as the only representative of the CECAFA region with the Bright Stars scheduled to face The Gambia on Friday night in the third quarter-final match.
Going into the knockout stage, coach Peter James’ team will be all out to prove a point against an on-form Gambia team at the Haras El Hood Stadium in Alexandria.
The East Africa youngest nation made it to the quarter-final South Sudan after finishing 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 Brazzaville, while The Gambia picked maximum points against Tunisia, Zambia and Benin.
Also Read: Milestone for Basquets in Clasico win
