Uganda Hippos XI that faced Eritrea during the 2019 CECAFA U-20 championship in Gulu (Credit: David Isabirye)

CECAFA U20 Quarterfinal Fixtures

Sunday, 29th September 2019

  • Uganda Vs Tanzania – Pece War Memorial Stadium
  • Sudan vs South Sudan – Pece War Memorial stadium
  • Eritrea vs Zanzibar – FUFA Technical Centre
  • Kenya vs Burundi – FUFA Technical Centre

It is confirmed that Uganda Hippos will face Tanzania in the quarterfinal of the 2019 CECAFA U20 Challenge Cup.

The development comes after the climax of the group games on Thursday where Tanzania outwitted Zanzibar 5-0.

The result meant Tanzania and Kenya were level on points, goals scored and goals conceded.

Both Kenya and Tanzania ended the group stage on seven points and scored a total of eleven goals whilst conceding two goals.

However, Tanzania claimed the top spot in Group B on disciplinary grounds picking three yellow cards while Kenya had five.

Uganda settled for third position in Group A behind leaders Eritrea and Sudan that finished second.

Sudan will face neighbours South Sudan in the other quarterfinal game that will be played at Pece War Memorial stadium.

Eritrea who topped Group A will take on Zanzibar while Kenya will face Burundi with both games to be played at FUFA Technical Centre

Joel Muyita is a senior staff writer at Kawowo Sports.

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