Uganda Kobs edge out Rwanda U23 to set up Egypt date

by
Collins Okinyo
May 30, 2015

By Austin Oduor Otieno,

Uganda U20 soccer team also known as the Kobs today beat Rwanda U20 2-0 at the Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium in Kampala.

With a balanced first half where both teams failed to score, Uganda just needed a draw of any kind to proceed to the next round.

On resumption, Uganda Kobs coach Micho pulled out Fazio Muhammad for danger man Yunus Sentamu.The change brought some effect upfront and in the 62nd minute, Vipers SC player Farouk Miya scored with a brilliant volley to give the hosts a deserved lead.2 minutes later John Ssemazi extended the lead to 2-0 to deny the visitors any chance of progressing.

Rwanda missed an open chance 5 minutes later after Ndayishimiye backheel effort rolled just inches out of the left goal post.

Uganda Kobs will now meet Egypt in the third round after the 4-1 aggregate win.

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Collins Okinyo

Ex- CAF Media Expert. An expert on African football with over 15 years experience ,always with an ear to the ground with indepth knowledge of the game. I have worked for top publications including 7 years at www.supersport.com until i founded www.soka25east.com to quench the thirst of football lovers across the continent. I have trained young upcoming journalists who are now a voice in African football.I have covered World Cup,AFCON,CHAN,Champions League,Confederations Cup,Cecafa,Cosafa,Wafu and many other football tournaments across the World. Founder Football Africa Arena(FAA),Founder www.afrisportdigital.com