Uganda and South Sudan have kicked started their Group B campaign in the CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship with wins.

The Uganda Crane Teens humbled Djibouti 13-0 in the second match played at the Azam Complex.

Justine Ayerango gave Uganda the lead in the first minute when she beat Djibouti’s goalkeeper Hiwot Ayenawe at close range.

The Ugandan team pilled a lot of pressure and were awarded a penalty after 10 minutes after a foul in the box. Lydia Namaseruka stepped forward and converted.

Later Shadia Nabirye netted a first half hat-trick, while Flavia Yagala and Immaculate Achen also had their names on the score sheet before the break.

After recess Achen netted her second goal of the evening, while Tracy Nabalanzi, Rashida Nakalema, Vicky Atyeronimungu and Brenda Nasaka also scored to ensure Uganda picked a comfortable 13-0 win.

Shryl Ulanda Botes, Uganda’s head coach says she was happy that her team started on a winning note in the tournament. “We are happy with the win and want to continue playing well in the whole tournament,” added Botes.

In an earlier match Zanzibar put up a good show, but lost 1-0 to South Sudan.

Amou Seber netted the only goal after 78 minutes after Zanzibar had defended well for long spells of the match.

“I am happy to score the only goal that has given us this win against a tough team,” Seber told Cecafaonline.com after the match.

Sudan return to action on Monday against Tanzania in a Group A match, while Somalia take on Kenya at the Azam Complex.

Kenya and Tanzania have picked wins on Day 1 of the CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championships 2026.

The Kenyan team netted 16 goals against Sudan in the opening Group A match played on Saturday at the KMC Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

After 56 minutes the match was abandoned after five Sudan players had picked injuries and all substitutions had been effected.

Brendah Achieng was the star of the day scoring seven goals, while Lindey Weey Atieno and Elizabeth Opiyo netted a brace each. Flaviah Khatenje, Tabitha Wambui, Bevarline Otieno and Mwanakombo Bakari also had their names on the score board. Sudan’s Malaz Abdallah scored a own goal early in the second half.

“I am very happy that I managed to score seven goals in our opening match. We shall continue to work hard as the tournament continues,” says Achieng.

In the second Group A match hosts Tanzanian defeated Somalia 4-0 to move into second place on the log.

Yasinta Kaliwa gave Tanzania the lead after only 1 minute, before Bahati Kizanguzi made it 2-0 after 30 minutes.   

The debut making Somali team tried to play a highly defensive approach, but failed to contain the Tanzanian team. Fatuma Shagembe and Kizanguzi added two second half goals to give the home side a perfect start.

Halimo Isse, Somalia’s captain said although they lost the match the team is excited that they played in the competition for the very first time. “We are glad to play in the competition because it helps us get more exposure,” added Isse.

Action continues on Sunday with two Group B matches to take place at the Azam Complex, Chamazi. South Sudan will face Zanzibar in the opening match, while Uganda takes on Djibouti in the second tie.

Several teams have arrived in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania ahead of the CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship.

The teams from Somalia, South Sudan and Uganda have already jetted in ahead of the season opening CECAFA 2026 tournament.

Yusuf Mossi, the CECAFA Manager of Competitions told Cecafaonline today that they are happy all the team will be in Dar es Salaam before the tournament kicks off on June 13^th.

“We expect this tournament to help players in the Zone get good International exposure, but it will also help the Kenya team prepare better ahead of their last qualifying match in the FIFA U-17 World Cup qualifiers,” added Mossi.

He also made it clear that CECAFA has selected all female referees to handle the tournament.

Kenya will face Sudan in the opening match of Group A on June 13^th, the same day hosts Tanzania will battle Somalia at the KMC Stadium.

Two Group B matches between South Sudan and Zanzibar, and Uganda against Djibouti will take place on June 14^th at the Azam Complex.

The competition which will attract eight teams including debutants Somalia and Sudan will climax on June 23^rd.

Group A: Tanzania, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan

Group B: Uganda, South Sudan, Djibouti, Zanzibar

Simba Queens have reclaimed the Tanzania Women’s Premier League title.

The Queens officially won the 2025/2026 Tanzania Women’s Premier League title after defeating Mashujaa Queens 5-2 in a League match played on Sunday at the KMC Stadium in Dar es Salaam.

They reclaimed the championship with two matches left to the end of the season

Kenyan International Jentrix Shikangwa, who leads the club in goals-scoring netted a brace in the match to take her tally in the league this season to 16 goals.

While Simba Queens comfortably won their match, their challengers Yanga Princess lost further ground by drawing 1-1 with third-placed JKT Queens.

The win for Simba Queens means Yanga Princesses who are currently on 44 points, cannot match or surpass the former’s total of 56 with only two matches left to the end of the season.

Simba Queens who have won the Tanzania Women’s Premier League title will now represent the country in the CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA Zonal qualifiers to take place in Rwanda.