27 July 2021 | Football

Monday, July 26

• Ethiopia 1(2)-(3)1 Eritrea
• Uganda 1-0 DR Congo

Uganda Kobs beat the Democratic Republic of Congo to pick their first win at the ongoing CECAFA U-23 Challenge Cup.

Najib Yiga’s goal at the stroke of halftime was the difference as Uganda and DR Congo faced-off for the second time at the tournament.

The two sides had played to a goalless draw in the opening Group A tie nearly a fortnight ago.

The Kobs were later held to a one-all draw by Tanzania to fall short of qualifying for the semifinals.

Uganda will now face Eritrea who beat hosts Ethiopia 3-2 in shootouts in a fifth-place playoff.

Ethiopia will battle DR Congo in a seventh-place playoff.

Uganda Kobs Starting XI: Charles Lukwago (G.K), Enock Walusimbi (Captain), Azizi Kayondo, Gavin Kizito Mugweri, Musa Ramathan, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Steven Sserwadda, Karim Watambala, Samuel Ssenyonjo, Steven Mukwala, Najib Yiga

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