Rising Stars’ dream of participating in the 2021 Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations came to a sudden halt on Monday after the team lost 3-1 to traditional rivals Uganda in the first semi-final of Cecafa Under-20 Championship.
The encounter was held at the Black Rhino Academy in Karatu, Arusha with another tie between defending champions Tanzania and South Sudan being played at the same venue from 3pm.
Nineteen-year-old Kenneth Semakula put Uganda Hippos ahead in the 22nd minute before Ivan Bogere added the second goal for his team in 63rd minute. Rising Stars’ consolation goal was netted by Enock Wanyama 10 minutes to the end.
The defeat means Rising Stars will play the loser of the other semi in the third-place playoff on Wednesday before the winner of the match meets Uganda in the finals of this year’s edition.
Uganda and the winner of the second semi will qualify for the continental finals set for Mauritania.
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