AFCON U20: Hippos Strike Out Burkina Faso, Residents at Semifinal Level

Thursday, February 25 (Quarter Finals)

Cameroon 1(2)-(4)1 Ghana
Burkina Faso 0(3)-(5)0 Uganda

Friday, February 26
Morocco Vs Tunisia
Central Africa Vs Gambia

After heard it from FUFA President’s mouth that they are potential winners of over 740M Uganda shillings once they lift the AFCON U20 Championship title, the Hippos in their quarter final fixture put up the best show to keep the journey on.

The Morley Byekwaso coached side, the Hippos stunned Burkina Faso to reach the semifinals of the 2020 AFCON U20 Championship in Mauritania.m via penalty shootouts.

Following a goalless draw against the West African side, Uganda Hippos put all their five spots at the back of the net and Burkina Faso managed only three to grant the debutantes a green light to continue with their journey.

Jack Komakech kept out Yacoub Djiga’s first penalty to set the tone before Kenneth Ssemakula scored a decisive kick to garner wild celebrations.

Derrick Kakooza, Joseph Kizza Bukenya, Najib Yiga and Ivan Bogere all scored their penalties.

Uganda were resilient and remained in character against a physically stronger side before later holding on in extra time to send the game into penalties.

The Hippos survived relentless attacks down the stretch, with Bamba Karamoko forcing Komakech into a low save at his near post as the game went into a grandstand finish.

Uganda, under Morley Byekwaso, will face winner between Morocco and Tunisia for a place in the final.