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It will be a repeat of the 2020 U20 Africa Cup of Nations final that was played in Mauritania in 2021.
Uganda and Ghana will renew their acquaintance in the Africa Games men's football final in Accra on Friday.
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20:13 - 19.03.2024
AFRICAN GAMES 2023 History: Uganda defy odds against Congo to reach final
Its the first time in history that Uganda will play the final of the African Games after failing to negotiate past the semifinals in 1999 in South Africa.
It will be a repeat of the 2020 U20 Africa Cup of Nations final that was played in Mauritania in 2021.
Then, Ghana defeated Uganda 2-0 thanks to a brace from FC Zurich’s forward Daniel Afriyie.
The Uganda Hippos will be hoping to avenge the Black Satellites at the 40,000-capacity Accra Sports Stadium.
Whereas the players were promoted to more senior levels, Morley Byekwaso remains the Hippos’ head coach and will be determined to go all the way and claim the championship this time around.
En route to the final, Byekwaso’s charges put up a heroic fight against Congo in the semifinals coming from two goals down to win 4-2 on Tuesday.
Congo Brazzaville led 2-0 at halftime through Servyl Akouala and Mignon Koto goals in the 15th minute and stoppage time of the first half, respectively.
Uganda returned to the second half recharged and scored four goals through Bruno Bunyaga’s brace in the 70th and 73rd minutes, Abasi Kyeyune and Hakim Mutebi were also on target in the 60th and 80th minutes, respectively.
Meanwhile, Desmond Ofei’s side edged Senegal 1-0 through Michael Ephson's goal in the 83rd minute on the same day.
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It is also important to note that it is Ghana that defeated Uganda 2-0 in their only Africa Cup of Nations final in 1978 in Ghana.
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