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Emerging Stars sail into CACAFA semis with South Sudan win

Emerging Stars, the national soccer under 23 team have sailed into the semifinals of the ongoing CECAFA under 20 championships, Bahir, Ethiopia.

Reagan Otieno and Benson Omalla were on target fro Stanley Okumbi led team to win 2-0 against South Sudan to earn a slot into the semifinals after winning the opening fixture agaianst Djibouti in the opening fixtures.

The KCB midfielder Otieno scored the first goal on 51st minute and substitute Omala doubled the score in the 62nd minute.

The win has propelled the Stars to lead Pool C six points. The duo also scored a goal each in the opening match, beating Djibouti 3-0.

Stars will now face pool B leaders in the semi-finals.

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