Nine-man Uganda hold Ethiopia to reach semis

Champions Uganda sealed their place into the semi-finals of the 2017 Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup after playing out 1-1 draw with Ethiopia at the Bukhungu Stadium on Sunday.

Derrick Nsibambi rescued the 14-time champions, who were in danger of being knocked out of the tournament after falling behind to a 23minute Abubakher Sanni's goal when he scored the equalising goal in the 87th minute.

Uganda were already down to 10 men after Isaac Muleme was given his marching orders for a second bookable offence when he brought down Dawa Hetessa just outside his box in the 79th minute.

The champions, who had dominated ball possession in the second half were reduced to nine men deep in injury time after Timothy Awany received a second yellow for time wasting.

Ethiopia needed to win the match to stay in contention but were left to rue two missed opportunities in the first half.

Hetessa, who initiated the opening goal, was once again involved in Ethiopia second goal but Abede Yalew's effort was waved off for a foul by the referee.

Second-placed Burundi are now favourite to take the second semi-final place from Group B when they face lowly South Sudan on Monday.

The second team to join Zanzibar from Group A will also be decided on Monday.

Hosts Kenya will face Tanzania while Zanzibar wound up against guest side Libya.

Both matches will be played at the Kenyatta stadium in Machakos.