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Rwanda team arrives in Uganda ahead of 2017 Africa U-20 Championship qualifier

Xinhua, April 23, 2016 Adjust font size:

Rwanda' s U-20 national team is in Uganda ahead of the second leg of the 2017 Africa U-20 Championship qualifier.

After a 1-1 draw in the first leg played in Kigali, Rwanda two weeks ago, Rwanda will face off with Uganda at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Saturday.

Rwanda' s Head Coach Jean Baptista Kayiranga told Xinhua on Friday that although it will be a difficult match, his boys can get a good result and progress to the next round.

"I believe my players will give their best like they did in first leg to reach next round. We have prepared well and we know we are going to face an even bigger task in the return leg," Kayiranga said.

Uganda' s coach Kefa Kisala said his team is ready to take their chances and win the game with a comfortable margin.

"We missed several scoring chances in the first leg, but we want to be sharper this time," Kisala said.

Striker Edrisa Lubega who is the leading scorer in the Second Division League for Proline FC will lead Uganda' s hunt for goals.

Uganda' s team will progress to the next stage to face a tricky Egypt side if they can overcome arch-rivals Rwanda.

Seven teams will emerge from the qualifiers to join hosts Zambia for the tournament scheduled for February 16 to March 12, 2017. Endit