20 October 2024 | Football

AFCON U20 Qualifiers | Result

• Uganda 3-1 Burundi

Uganda U-20 National Team secured a 3-1 victory against Burundi in the CECAFA Regional AFCON Qualifiers on Sunday evening.

In the game played at KMC Stadium, Burundi kicked off on the front but the Hippos turned the score around.

Ramazan Hakizimana found the back of the net in the fifth minute to give Burundi an early lead.

Before the end of the first stanza, Abubakali Walusimbi restored parity to reignite Uganda's hope in the game.

At the hour mark, John Paul Dembe placed Uganda in the lead as the forward extended his scoring tally to five goals.

Dembe completed a personal brace in 78th minute to get a clearer look at the tournament's golden boot.

Despite the win, Uganda finished third to take home bronze.

Uganda missed out on a chance to qualify for the 2025 U-20 AFCON Tournament after failing to beat Tanzania in the semifinals.

Finalists, Tanzania and Kenya will represent the CECAFA region in the fourth coming continental tournament.

How they lined up:

Uganda XI: Dennis Mugerwa (GK), Toto Majub, Steven Namaisi, Sowedi Lwenda, Louis Anguti, Figo Rayn Kizito, John Paul Ddembe, Charles Batiibwe Okello, Bashir Mansur, Godfrey Sekibengo, Elvis Ssekajugo

Burundi XI: Ally Nzeyimana (GK), Yakubu Uwimana, Amissi Irakoze, Kaseye Mlongo, Jean Mukiza, Gloire Tambwe, Adolphe Mugisha, Christopher Ndayikengurukiye, Destin Maniriho, Ramazani Hakizimana, Jean Claude Ininahazwe

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