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Hippos head coach Morley Byekwaso anticipates a tight showdown against what he termed "strong players."
The Uganda U20 team will seal a spot to the finals of the African Games with victory over Congo in the semifinals slated for Tuesday at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.
Uganda enter the fray off the back of three successive victories having defeated each of Nigeria, Senegal and South Sudan in the group stages.
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Hippos head coach Morley Byekwaso anticipates a tight showdown against what he termed "strong players."
"During my playing days, I faced tough and strong players from Congo. I know we shall face such characters and my players are all prepared” Byekwaso said.
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Africa Games 2023 Uganda Queen Cranes Fall to Nigeria
Meanwhile, the Queen Cranes will have a chance for a bronze medal in the third-place playoff against the loser between Ghana and Senegal.
“I have not watched any of their (Congo) matches. But, definitely, I will revisit the videos."
Uganda are playing the African Games semifinal for the first time since 1999 when they failed to negotiate a place in the final in South Africa.
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Hearts star Toby Sibbick anticipates to play for Uganda for "many years"
He is expected to debut as the Cranes take on Comoros and Ghana in the forthcoming international friendlies on March 22 and 26, respectively.
Meanwhile, in the other semifinal, hosts Ghana will contend with fellow West Africans Senegal.
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