Uganda Hippos thrash Burundi 6-1

Uganda 6 Burundi 1

Uganda Hippos returned to winning ways with a 6-1 victory over Burundi on Wednesday afternoon in the on-going Central East Zone AFCON U20 Qualifiers in Tanzania.

The youngsters, who had earlier played to a goalless draw in their opening game against South Sudan on Monday, put up an impressive performance that pretty much guaranteed qualification to the next round.

Ivan Bogere, Isma Mugulusi each struck a brace while Yiga Najib and second-half substitute Joseph Kizza Bukenya added the other goals for the Hippos. Kevin Icoyitungiye scored a consolation for Burundi in added time.

The victory saw Uganda move to four points from two matches ahead of the final group B match on Friday where South Sudan takes on Burundi.

Hippos XI: Jack Komakech, Gavin Kizito Mugweri (C), Aziz Kayondo, Kenneth Semakula, Isma Mugulusi, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Steven Sserwadda, Richard Basangwa (Raymond Onyai), Najib Yiga (Alpha Thierry Ssali), Ivan Bogere, Ivan Asaba (Joseph Kizza Bukenya).