Cecafa Cup: Sudan beat South Sudan on penalties

Akram Elhadi Salim made the crucial contributions to send his side through to the last four

Sudan beat neighbours South Sudan in a penalty shootout to reach the semi-finals of the Cecafa Cup in Ethiopia.

The match ended 0-0 - just as it did when the sides when in the group stage last week - and, with no extra time played in the competition, penalty kicks were required to determine a winner.

Goalkeeper Akram Elhadi Salim was Sudan's hero, saving the very first effort from Eric Johana and then going on to score the final kick to give his side a 5-3 victory.

Sudan will next face Rwanda, who also need a penalty shootout to advance.

The defending champions were held to a goalless draw by Kenya but emerged victorious 5-3 after spot-kicks.

Uganda and Ethiopia meet in the other semi-final.