Uganda’s U20 duo of defender Torach Ochak and forward Rogers Mugisha have been included in the 2023 U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group stage Best XI.The team put together by CAF’s Technical Study Group (TSG) at the ongoing competition in Egypt has players drawn from six nations out of the 12 that were participating.Gambia’s tactician Abdoulie Bojang was recognized for his leadership and selected as the Best Coach of the phase after leading the Baby Scorpions to secure the maximum nine points in the group phase and thus takes charge of the team.##NAJAVA_MECA_7059485##Senegal custodian Landing Badji has been formidable for the Teranga Cubs in the group stage with three clean sheets and a hundred percent save ratio, as per CAF, and takes his spot in between the sticks.The towering goalkeeper is shielded by a back four that has Abdoul Rachid of Benin and Nigeria’s Solomon Agbalaka on the right and left back respectively, with Ochaki partnering Alagie Saine of The Gambia in the heart of the defence.Alagie scored two goals in the group stage and picked the man of the match award twice as The Gambia collected maximum points in the stage.AFC Leopards aim to carry league form to the Mozzart Bet CupSenegal’s Mamadou Camara sits in the middle of a midfield three as the anchor while compatriot Pape Diop operates on the right side and Congo’s Prince Sousssou on the left.Diop was named Best Player of the group phase, having scored four goals in three matches – making him the tournament’s top scorer so far.Déogracias Bassinga of Congo leads the line in the three-man frontline with Pape Diallo of Senegal on the right and Mugisha of Uganda on the left.Mugisha was terrific in Group B and caused defenders all sorts of problems with his trickery and the ability to place the final pass for a teammate. The youngster was named the Man of the Match in Uganda’s 2-1 victory over the Central African Republic.Mozzart Bet Kenya announces Ksh 60 Million sponsorship for the FKF CupGoalkeeperLanding Badji (Senegal)DefendersAbdoul Rachid (Benin), Torach Ochaki (Uganda), Alagie Saine (The Gambia), Solomon Agbalaka (Nigeria)MidfieldersMamadou Camara (Senegal), Pape Diop (Senegal), Prince Sousssou (Congo)ForwardsPape Diallo (Senegal), Rogers Mugisha (Uganda), Déogracias Bassinga (Congo)CoachAbdoulie Bojang (The Gambia)
