South Sudan U-20 workforce secures 2-1 win over Ethiopia in CECAFA qualifiers

Creator: Michael Daniel | Revealed: October 10, 2024

Daniel Bichiok nets South Sudan’s second aim within the seventy fifth minute in opposition to Ethiopia in the course of the CECAFA Cup match in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on October 9, 2024 – Courtesy

This win marks a vital turnaround for the Brilliant Stars, who had beforehand suffered a 1-0 defeat in opposition to Burundi of their opening match.

South Sudan struck early, with striker Ngang Garang scoring within the 14th minute.

The Ethiopian defence misjudged a again go, permitting Garang to slide previous the defenders and discover the web.

Ethiopia fought again and managed to equalize, however South Sudan reclaimed the lead within the seventy fifth minute when Daniel Bichiok scored from a well-executed nook kick.

Ethiopian defender Wancha Thurbiel introduced the rating to 2-1 with a robust shot from outdoors the penalty space within the eightieth minute, but it surely wasn’t sufficient to vary the end result.

Wanting forward, South Sudan faces a essential match in opposition to Uganda, who just lately defeated Burundi 4-1.

Having already secured their place in subsequent 12 months’s African Championship by successful their first match in opposition to Ethiopia 3-1, Uganda poses a major problem for the Brilliant Stars.

With each South Sudan and Burundi tied at three factors every, the ultimate qualification slot from Group 2 is up for grabs.

To advance, South Sudan wants not less than a draw in opposition to Uganda whereas hoping for a Burundi loss in opposition to Ethiopia of their closing group match.

The highest two groups from every group will qualify for the African Championship subsequent 12 months, intensifying the strain because the Brilliant Stars put together for this decisive conflict in opposition to Uganda.