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The Hippos coach expects tough matches against his regional rivals in the age group tournament to be played in Tanzania
Uganda coach Morley Byekwaso believes his match against South Sudan in the Cecafa U20 competition will be difficult as his opponents know how they play.
South Sudan has made massive strides in soccer and recently their senior team defeated their Ugandan counterparts by a lone goal in the Group B African Cup of Nations qualifier at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi. .
In 2018, the U23 team also suffered a similar fate when they fell to their neighbors in the 2019 Afcon qualifiers. It is for these reasons that the strategist anticipates a difficult game in the next competition that will also be a Zone 5 Afcon qualifier. for the U20 team.
“Most of their players have grown up in Uganda and are aware of our style of play – you can see the way they played with the senior team,” Byekwaso said before the team left for Tanzania, where the team will be playing. competition.
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“South Sudan has developed in recent years and it will undoubtedly be a tough team to beat. We have to step up and make sure we do our best.”
“As this is our first game, it will be crucial for us to get a win and avoid unnecessary pressure.”
Following their opening Group B game against South Sudan on November 23, the Hippos will entertain Burundi on their next assignment two days later.
Group A is made up of Tanzania, Somalia, and Djibouti, while Ethiopia, Kenya, and Sudan are grouped into Group C.
Among those selected to represent the country are the son of Ugandan music star Bebe Cool, Ssali Alpha Thierry, to be held from November 23 to December 6.
Gavin Kizito has recovered from a malaria attack that knocked him out of the KCCA FC friendly during the week and has been named to the traveling squad.
Ivan Asaba has also been named after suffering an ankle strain, while Andrew Kawoya, Ivan Eyamu, Robert Kitabalwa, Sunday Opio, Umar Lutalo, Jamal Masiko, Wilber Wamala and Derrick Kakooza have been skipped after training for eight days. with rest.
Final team:
Goalkeepers: Jack Komakech and Denis Ssenyondwa Kaala
Defenders: Richard Bbosa, Abdu Aziizi Kayondo, Musa Ramathan, Gavin Kizito Mugweri, Kenneth Ssemakula, Joseph Kafumbe
Midfielders: Isma Mugulusi, Steven Sserwadda, Joseph Kizza Bukenya, Ivan Asaba, Yiga Najib, Ashiraf Mulindi, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Alpha Thierry Ssali
Forward: Ivan Bogere, Richard Basangwa, Faisal Wabyoona, Raymond Onyai
