Somalia and Uganda Advance to Semi-Finals in Zonal U-17 AFCON Qualifiers

The TotalEnergies CAF U-17 AFCON qualifiers in CECAFA have seen Uganda and Somalia advance to the semi-finals following key victories over Kenya and Sudan. With Uganda winning convincingly 5-0 and Somalia edging Sudan 1-0, they are set to clash in the semi-finals on December 24, with South Sudan facing Tanzania in the other match.

The ongoing TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) – CECAFA qualifiers in Kampala has seen Hosts Uganda and Somalia successfully secure their places in the semi-finals. Somalia, last year’s Zonal champions, clinched a 1-0 victory against Sudan thanks to a late goal from Sakariye Mohamed, which sparked joyous celebrations among their fans. Assistant coach Muqtar Ali expressed pride in the team’s resilience, stating, “We are very happy that we kept strong and pushed on till we scored the vital goal.”

Meanwhile, the Uganda Cubs dominated their match against Kenya, finishing 5-0. James Bogere scored a hat-trick with two additional goals from Isima Mulala Magala and Simon Wanyama ensuring their victory. Uganda will now face Somalia in the semi-finals on December 24, alongside South Sudan battling Tanzania for the other spot in the finals. The finalists are set to qualify for the prestigious TotalEnergies CAF U-17 AFCON scheduled for the following year in Ivory Coast.

The Zonal U-17 AFCON qualifiers are a crucial tournament held to determine which teams from the CECAFA region will advance to the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations. This year, the tournament is taking place in Kampala, Uganda, featuring six teams competing for two spots in the upcoming AFCON event in Ivory Coast. The tournament’s structure includes group stages followed by knockout rounds, with the top teams from each group advancing, raising the stakes for participating teams.

In summary, the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) – CECAFA qualifiers have reached an exciting juncture with Somalia and Uganda securing their spots in the semi-finals. As they prepare to face each other, they will return to the pitch on December 24 to contend for a place in the AFCON final in Ivory Coast. Both teams will bring their best efforts, having demonstrated strong performances throughout the tournament.

Original Source: cecafaonline.com