It is a match that took place on Tuesday 08 October 2024 at Azam complex stadium at 17:00 Rwanda time.
Amavubi's coach Eric Nshimiyimana went into this game with the need to win to get three points, since other countries like Kenya, Sudan and Tanzania were in the same group, they had got three points.
The Sudan national team entered the game well because in the sixth minute only the Sudan's Captain Monser Abdo Khmies Tiya threw a shot behind the net, and goalkeeper Ivan Ruhamyankiko found the ball reaching the net.
This early goal made Amavubi U 20 to wake up and start playing well, only the balls thrown by Sultan Sibomana and Uwineza Jean were unable to do anything in front of the defense which was protected by Mohamed Abdalla Ibrahim.
In the second half, Tigers played well and passed, looking for a way to pay, but it continued to be difficult. At the 56th minute, Eric Nshimiyimana made a change on the pitch, removing Vicky Joseph and replacing Yangiriyeneza Erirohe.
In the final minutes of the game, the Sudan national team used a delaying strategy where their players were lying on the floor every time and ended up winning 1-0.
The match ended 1-0, which means the Tigers U20 have a lot of work to do in the upcoming games, starting with the one against Kenya on Thursday 10th October 2024.
The top two teams in this group will automatically qualify for the semi-finals, while the teams that reach the finals will represent the region in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
