Overview:
South Sudan in group B alongside Uganda, Central African Republic and Congo.
Midfielder Ochaya Okot Oywak Otim is among the 51 players summoned on the South Sudan U-20 provisional team for the 2023 U-20 AFCON tournament.
Ochaya was born and bred in Uganda before switching allegiance to South Sudan.
He has expressed readiness to represent his new country gallantly at the AFCON U-20 tourney coming up in Egypt.
“I am mentally and physically ready for the task before me, to represent South Sudan at the AFCON U-20 championship in Egypt.” Ochaya who has played at Express, Kansai Plascon, Entebbe and Nyamityobora revealed.
Other players on the provisional list with Ugandan descent includes goalkeeper Richard Anyama, Joseph Donato Okello and Francis Onekalit.
Towering forward Peter Santos Aparer Chut was born in South Sudan but grew up in Uganda and he is currently a student at Royal Giants High School.
The provisional team has 51 players and currently training is underway in Juba city.
South Sudan in group B alongside Uganda, Central African Republic and Congo.
Hosts Egypt are pooled in group A with Mozambique, Senegal and Nigeria.
In group C, there is The Gambia, Tunisia, Benin and Zambia.
South Sudan U-20 provisional Squad:
- Goalkeepers: Godwill Simon Sabio Yogusuku, Dairo Salah Diyo Kongyang, Eden Vincent Oryem, Thomas Satimon Manas Jingo, Richard Anyama
- Defenders: Tuyian Chuol Baang Juoch, James Madit Bul Anyang, Emmanuel Alison Loboka Sebit, Benjamin Kulung, Martin John, Rahuman Kenyi Atiki, George Juma, Garang Agot Agot Ngor, Daniel John Deng Bichiok
- Midfielders: Silver Mador Adhik Mabok, Thomas Muyuci Feni Ogaman, Joseph Marko Loro Jele, Ochaya Okot Oywak Otim, Baankhi Talafun Kuku Abujalha, Tito Lukciir Madul Mayor, Willison Mading, Michael Awad, Nickson Safaino, Isaac Edward Balla, Fredric Ohisa Otim, Ismail Sunday Sagali, Kenyi Shadrack Elisama Wani, Jacob Addis Panoam Koal, Koryom Chagai Atem Biar, Joseph Okello Donato, Thomas Luka Dominic, James Isaac Eluida, George Madut Angok, Thomas Guet
- Strikers: Aluk Lual, Felix Abishai Agumemboki, Francis Onekalit, Paul James Biko, Dairo Uthoo Ungwenyi, Emmanuel Jugan Kaka, Yhor Santino, Evans Emmanuel Peter, Philip Baraka, Uwaye Uyoo Uboo, Norman Eluzal Brown, Luk Gatreak Palet Luk, Peter Santos Aparer Chut, Ngong Madut, Paul Jawa Amerika
