The Cranes are the reigning champions as well as the U20 side, who defeated Tanzania in December to claim the title in Arusha.
If Uganda lose against Ethiopia, they will finish second in Group A which also has Kenya as the other rivals.
“I know what our second game on Friday means to us, we shall not take anything for granted,” Lutalo explained ahead of the game as was quoted by the
“Yes, we know we already qualified for semis but we shall treat every game in a special way possible. We have to give it utmost attention and the best shot by parading our best players on the battlefront.”