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CAF U17 QUALIFIER: Uganda defeats Kenya in third Group Match

CAF U17 Regional Qualifiers (CECAFA)

Sunday 19th August

Kenya 1-3 Uganda

Azam Complex Chamanzi, Tanzania

Uganda U17 team has brightened its chances for qualification from the group stages after defeating Kenya 1-3 at Azam Complex Stadium Chamazi in Tanzania on Sunday evening in the ongoing CAF U17 Regional Qualifiers.

Uganda captain Kizito Gavin with match officials during the CAF U17 match against Kenya in Tanzania

Uganda Cubs’ goals were scored by Kisozi Seed High School forward Yiga Najib in the 45th minute while the other two goals were scored by KCCA FC Soccer Academy player Ibrahim Juma and Vipers SC JT forward Ivan Asaba in the 80th and 84th minutes respectively.

 

Uganda U17 coach Peter Onen made two changes in the lineup that defeated South Sudan. He opted for  Yiga Najib and Iddi Abdul Wahid.

Uganda U17 midfielder Ssekajja Davis in control of the ball during the match against Kenya in CAF U17 qualifiers in Tanzania

However, the Kenyans had cancelled Yiga’s goal with an equaliser from Ezekiel Nyakundi 16 minutes to the end of the game before Juma and Asaba secured the victory for The Cubs. Kenya missed a penalty in the game but Uganda converted their kick successfully.

‘Our boys are regaining confidence in every game we play. We planned for this game and we achieved the best from it. Kenya wasn’t easy to break but we did it at last. We deserved the victory’ said Uganda Cubs coach Onen

Uganda remains third on the table with 6 points behind Kenya also with 6 points but with goal difference separating the two. Ethiopia leads the group with 9 points while South Sudan is fourth with 3 points, Djibouti comes last without a point.

Uganda Cubs players celebrating a goal against Kenya in CAF U17 qualifier in Tanzania

The Cubs will play Djibouti in the last group fixture on Tuesday 22nd August 2018.

The best two nations from each group (A&B) will qualify for the semifinal.

Uganda U17 players that started the match against Kenya in CAF U17 qualifiers in Tanzania. Standing L-R; Ssekajja Davis, Oyo Delton, Ekellot Ibrahim, Yiga Najib, Kasozi Samson, Kizito Gavin (C) – Front Row L-R; Ssekimbegga Kevin, Iddi Abdul Wahid, Kakaire Thomas, John Rogers, Ibrahim Juma

 

Uganda’s Technical Bench singing the National Anthem.

Subs

Asaba Ivan, Mwaka Polycap, Ssemwogerere Daniel, John Alou, Mukisa Owen, Owane Yasin

 

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