International Friendly Match (Under-age):
Burundi U-20 2-0 Uganda Cubs (U-17 national team)
The Uganda U-17 National team (Cubs) fell 2-0 away to the Burundi U-20 team during an international friendly match played at the Stade Prince Louis Rwagasore, Bujumbura on Tuesday afternoon.
A goal in each half by Cedric Mavugo and Bienvenue Kanakimana gave the home side the victory.
This is the first of the many planned build ups for the Uganda U-17 team preparing for the TOTAL AFCON U-17 finals that will be held in Tanzania come April 2019.
Uganda Cubs’ first assistant coach Jackson Magera cited positives from the international build up.
‘Although we have lost the game, I am impressed by the performance of the team players. There are many aspects technically and tactically that we have to improve upon especially how to defend well and convert the created chances. We shall continue to improve as the preparations for the TOTAL U-17 AFCON finals go on’ Magera stated after the game.
Uganda Cubs XI vs Burundi U-20:
Jack Komakech (GK),Kevin Ssekimbegga, Ibrahim Juma, John Rogers, Gavin Kizito (Cpt), Ronny Ziraba, Rogers Mugisha, Andrew Kawooya, Najib Yiga, Isma Mugulusi, Thomas Kakaire
Substitutes: Delton Oyo (GK), Ivan Asaba, Davis Sekajja, Innocent Opira, Yasin Abdul Owane, Polycarp Mwaka, Samson Kasozi, John Kokas Alou, James Jarieko
