Uganda’s U-17 nationwide workforce, the Cubs, are getting ready for his or her greatest check but as they tackle Ivory Coast of their closing Group B fixture on the U-17 AFCON match in Morocco, with a spot on the FIFA U-17 World Cup on the road.
The Cubs head into the decisive encounter sitting third within the group standings with three factors collected from their opening two matches.
Uganda made a robust begin to the match after brushing apart DR Congo 3-0 of their opening sport. Nevertheless, their momentum was halted by a slim 1-0 loss to Cameroon within the second match.
Abdoulran Soudeisse netted the one purpose of the sport as Cameroon capitalized on a subdued Ugandan efficiency.
Solely the highest two groups within the group are assured qualification to the knockout rounds and an automated ticket to the FIFA U-17 World Cup. Africa has 10 confirmed slots on the match, whereas two further locations shall be determined via playoff matches.
A win towards Ivory Coast would see Uganda transfer stage on six factors and progress forward of the West Africans because of a greater head-to-head file.
There’s additionally a risk of a three-way tie if Cameroon overcome DR Congo within the different Group B encounter. In that situation, qualification can be decided utilizing the mini-table involving the tied groups.
Cameroon had been crushed 2-0 by Ivory Coast earlier than defeating Uganda 1-0, that means a Ugandan victory over the Ivorians would considerably enhance the Cubs’ possibilities of advancing.
Merely put, victory for Uganda would verify qualification to each the quarterfinals and the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Something wanting that might depart the Cubs counting on the playoff route to maintain their World Cup hopes alive.