2026 CECAFA U-20: We now have an idea of how Sudan plays, Hippos’ captain Okello

Richard Okello, the Uganda U-20 national football team (Hippos) captain anticipates a tough contest against Sudan in the semi-finals of the 2026 CECAFA U-20 championship.

The BUL Football Club winger is perhaps optimistic of a spirited display with a ticket for AFCON-20 at stake.

“We played Sudan on Saturday during the group stages and they applied a low block that we eventually managed to break. We face them again in the semi-finals on Tuesday. At least, there is an idea about the kind of opponent we shall be facing” Okello revealed.

Uganda Hippos needed a second half Amour Munogera goal to break the resilience of Sudan at the Uhuru stadium.

This was Uganda’s second victory at the championship following a comprehensive 4-0 start over Djibouti.

Richard Okello controls the ball

To Okello, the Hippos’ ship captain, he is now already focused for the do-or-die contest against Sudan.

“In the semi-finals, it is winner takes it all. We shall give all that we can as we play Sudan again.” He vows.

Okello was a 67th minute change for Joseph Ssendyowa during the double change when also the goal scorer Amour Munogera replaced Genesis Ocen Odiya.

Genesis Odiya in action against Nagmedlin Abderhahim Teya Toto | Credit: CECAFA Media

Uganda faces Sudan on Tuesday, 22nd September 2026 during the first of the two semi-finals at 12:30 PM.

The second semi-final pits hosts Tanzania against Burundi at 4 PM.

Both matches, like the rest of the games have been will be played at the Uhuru stadium in Dar-es-salaam city, Tanzania.

The winners of the respective semi-final contests will progress to the AFCON U-20 finals due in Ghana later this year.

Richard Okello, Uganda U-20 captain

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