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"We want to win every game that comes our way so that we reach our target of winning gold,” he added.
While he is yet to make his first start at the ongoing African Games with the Uganda U20 team in Accra, Ghana, youngster Alpha Thierry Ssali is convinced the team will battle hard for gold.
Already in the semifinals, the Uganda Hippos take on South Sudan later on Friday at the University of Ghana, and Ssali is keen on maximum results.
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The Morley Byekwaso-coached side beat giants Nigeria (2-1) and Senegal (1-0) in the preceding matches to reach the Last Four.
“Defeating Nigeria and Senegal gave us confidence and everyone in camp is fully focused on continuing with the same momentum," Ssali was quoted by journalist Joel Muyita.
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20:39 - 11.03.2024
African Games 2023: First semifinals in 24 years for Uganda after massive win over Senegal
In the victory against Senegal, youngster Allan Oyirwoth managed the all-important goal on the evening to send Uganda into the semifinals of the tournament for the first time since 1999 when they finished fourth.
"We want to win every game that comes our way so that we reach our target of winning gold,” he added.
About the bout with South Sudan, Ssali warned: "South Sudan is a very good side that we are not undermining and we will come with one target of winning so that we go into the semifinals with perfection."
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09:02 - 15.03.2024
Vipers - KCCA Buildup: Vipers coach Mbabazi highlights what his team needs to do to beat KCCA
"We may talk about attitude and character, but everyone has to be ready physically because we won't need anyone that's not 100% fit."
Meanwhile, Byekwaso was keen on stressing the team's need to fight on despite early progress.
"We have performed well in our first two games but it is not yet over. We have already qualified for the semifinals but that doesn’t mean we will not come with full commitment against South Sudan.”
“Losing against South Sudan can kill the mood in the camp. At the moment everyone is happy, and we want to keep the same energy and attitude.”
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10:30 - 14.03.2024
UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE Vipers Vs KCCA: Combined XI of the players available for selection
The bout will also present the two most successful sides in the last decade. Vipers and KCCA have managed five and four UPL titles, respectively, over the last ten seasons.
Uganda top Group B proceedings with six points, with Nigeria and Senegal following on three apiece, while South Sudan are bottom, having failed to secure a single point.
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