13th African Games (Football – Men):
- Finals: Uganda Vs Ghana (Friday, 22nd March 2024) – 8 PM (11 PM, East Africa)
- Third place: Congo Vs Senegal (Friday, 22nd March 2024) – 5 PM (8 PM, East Africa)
*Both games at Accra Sports Stadium, Accra city
There are now two options; Uganda will either win gold or silver in boy’s football (U-20) at the 13th African Games in Ghana.
Uganda takes on hosts Ghana in final that is expected to be epic as Congo will face Senegal in the bronze medal match.
Rogers Torach Ochaki, team captain for Uganda envisages a great final and for obvious “selfish” reasons believes they are good for gold.
Torach, who features for Vipers Sports Club in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League salutes the rest of his teammates for the collective effort since their opener against Nigeria.
“We have worked as one complete unit. The players have all worked hard and we are here (final) because of the teamwork element. I believe the final will be won by us to take gold” Torach remarked after the 4-2 semi-final win over Congo.
Torach has played all the minutes at the tournament alongside Allan Oyirwoth.
As the captain, he has commanded instructions to the players as he orchestrates play from the backline.
Uganda Hippos’ performance at 2024 African Games:
- Uganda 2-1 Nigeria (Group Stage)
- Uganda 1-0 Senegal (Group Stage)
- Uganda 1-0 South Sudan (Group Stage)
- Uganda 4-2 Congo (Semi-final)