CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup 2019:

Semi-finals (Wednesday, 2nd October):

  • Tanzania Vs Sudan – Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu (3 PM)
  • Kenya Vs Eritrea – FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru (4 PM)

The semi-finals of the 2019 CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup shall be held on Wednesday, 2nd October.

The tournament two venues will each host a semi-final.

Pre-tournament favourites Tanzania faces Sudan in one of the two matches lined up on the day at the Pece War Memorial War Stadium in Gulu (natural grass).

Sudan XI

The other semi-final will see Eritrea take on Kenya at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru (artificial surface).

Tanzania eliminated hosts Uganda 4-2 on Sunday during the second quarter final match played in Gulu.

Earlier, Sudan had defeated South Sudan 1-0 courtesy of a late own goal.

Eritrea XI

In Njeru, Eritrea humbled Islanders Zanzibar 5-0 and Kenya were 2-1 winners over Burundi.

The final will be played on Saturday, 5th October 2019 at the Pece Stadium.

Quarter final Results:

  • Tanzania 4-2 Uganda
  • Eritrea 5-0 Zanzibar
  • Kenya 2-1 Burundi
  • Sudan 1-0 South Sudan

David Isabirye is a senior staff writer for Kawowo Sports where he covers most of the major events.

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