Uganda's U-20 national football team, the Hippos, is intensifying preparations ahead of the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations CECAFA 2026 qualifiers, according to Kawowo Sports. Head coach Laryea Kingston said the squad is in its third week of camp, with training shifting from physical conditioning to tactical sharpness. Kingston expressed satisfaction with progress and emphasised a one-game-at-a-time approach as the team readies itself for the upcoming regional qualifying tournament.
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