Ugandan striker Allan Okello has admitted the semi-final clash against Tanzania in the Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup will be tough for both sides.
The Cranes have been drawn to face Kilimanjaro Stars in the last four with the other clash pitting defending champions Kenya against Eritrea.
And speaking after Uganda smashed Djibouti 4-1 to finish their Group A matches unbeaten, the KCCA FC forward now says they will not underrate Tanzania.
“Tanzania is not an easy team, we have been watching them because they play very good football and, I know it will be tough for both teams,” Okello said.
“We always play each other, whether it is in Afcon qualification home and away, and it is never easy for us against them, most players from Tanzania also play in the Ugandan league and so we know each other very well, it will be a tough game.”
Uganda topped Group A with 12 points beating Burundi 2-1, Somalia 2-0 and Eritrea 2-0 in the previous matches.
In the earlier Group A match played at the StarTimes Stadium, Eritrea settled for a goalless draw against a Somalia. The draw was enough to see Eritrea qualify for their first CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup semi since 1994.
On Tuesday the first semifinal match will feature Kenya against Eritrea, while Uganda battles Tanzania in the second game.
The play-off to determine who finishes third and the final will be played on December 19th.
