Uganda U20 will be hoping to reach the Quarterfinals When they face off with Congo Brazzaville in their 2nd group B match at the ongoing Afcon U20 tournament in Egypt.
Remember the Uganda Hippos beat Central African Republic 2-1Courtesy of Isma Mugulusi and John Paul Dembe goals.
Another win for the Hippos on Thursday 23rd February will mean they are through in the Last Eight and will Send them on 6points.
“We are Prepared to win on Thursday to have an easy qualification to the next round,” Said Hippos Coach Jackson mayanja.
“The Congo game is going to be a tough game, but I think we are very prepared to make sure this is the game which can make us qualify to the next round.
My team and the entire technical staff is looking at the game and we all going to handle it as a very, very serious game more than even a final.”
It’s strong to note that the Semi-finalists in this tournament will qualify for the U20 world Cup later this year.
“Of Course, like a team which is trying to qualify for the World Cup we are not going to sit back because I believe in attacking football and it’s what we’re going to do.
” We want to go and attack Congo until the end, there is nothing to stay modern game is an open game but most importantly, we must put Congo in their backyard.
” I saw Congo play they’re the same players and technically not a bad team because in Congo their players are all technical players , but I think we have gd qualify in my team more than the players from Congo . We have quality players who can do the job the way I want us to approach the game.”
Against Central African Republic, Hippos were by far the best side but Could not finish with a clean sheet after conceding a late goal.
Against Congo, it will be a difficult test after the side beat South Sudan 2-1in their opener.
On the other hand, Madienguela Marie Joseph Congo Coach said that they are facing a good team.
“This is a very Serious match, and we are very focused on we’re very prepared to face Uganda.We hope to win the game against Uganda.
“Our players are ready and we don’t have any fresh injuries going into the match and we’re in good Conditions and they have been training very well.”
