AFCON U20: Uganda Hippos Make it to Finals After Wallooping Tunisia

Uganda Hippos have qualified for the final of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after beating Tunisia 4-1 at Stade Cheikha Ould Boïdiya in Mauritania in a tough semi-finals game.

A hattrick from Derrick Kakooza coupled with a strike from Richard Basangwa sent Hippos to the final match of the tournament where they will face Ghana.

Basangwa gave Hippos the lead inside five minutes with a great finish on the turn. The Vipers SC forward was at the end of Gavin Kizito’s cross, turned his man (Aziz Guesmi), and shot a low drive to beat Elias Damergy.

"Congratulations to the #UgandaHippos for that emphatic victory against Tunisia which gives us a shot at the trophy in the #AFCONU20 finals. Your country is solidly behind you! "- Museven congratulated.

Congratulations to the #UgandaHippos for that emphatic victory against Tunisia which gives us a shot at the trophy in the #AFCONU20 finals. Your country is solidly behind you! pic.twitter.com/0bnc7Spo4r

— Yoweri K Museveni (@KagutaMuseveni) March 2, 2021