Kenya Women’s National Team Harambee Starlets produced a dominant display to beat India 2-0 in the FIFA Series 2026 fixture in Nairobi on April 11, 2026 with Martha Amunyolet and Terry Engesha on target as Kenya secured the win.

The encounter marked the first-ever meeting between the two nations and saw Kenyan side start on the front foot, pressing high and dictating the tempo from the first whistle.

Kenya drew first blood in the second minute as Fasila Adhiambo whipped in a cross from the left that was parried by India goalkeeper Shreya Hooda. The ball fell squarely on Amunyolete path who made no mistake but fire past the keeper and hand the Starlets an early goal.

Kenya were the better side creating a number of opportunities and were solid at the back, thwarting India attacks to maintain their lead.

After the break Kenya came back with renewed energy, introducing fresh legs in Madina and Nekesa, while India brought on Priyadharshini Selladurai.

Kenya’s persistence in attack would pay off in the 57th minute when a perfectly weighted through ball split the Indian defense and in position Terry Engesha raced forward squaring it into the bottom corner to double Kenya’s lead.

India did make a number of changes in search of reply but Kenya was firmly on driving seat and maintained composure to seal of an important win.

All eyes now shift on the Wednesday finals where Kenya tussles with Australia who thrashed Malawi 5-0 in the other semifinal while India face Malawi in the third-place playoff on Wednesday.

The FIFA Women’s Series are official, competitive international friendly tournaments designed to provide women’s national teams with opportunities to play against opponents from different confederations, fostering global football development. The inaugural women’s edition in 2026 features tournaments in Kenya, Brazil, Ivory Coast, and Thailand, focusing on increased competitive experience.

Uganda are the silver medalists in the concluded CAF African Schools Football Championship after losing out to Senegal 5-4 in post-match penalties whilst Ghana successfully defended their girls’ title with a 9-8 victory in post-match spot kicks Burkina Faso.

Losing out on Winner prize money of $300,000 Uganda who were represented by St Mary’s Kitende take home  $200,000.

The first half of 20 Minutes ended in a deadlock with limited chances . It was the second half that produced opportunities for both sides with Uganda’s Shakur Ngobi blasting just over the bar from close range after being set up by Owen Mukisa. Ugandan goalkeeper Imran Ssebbale would then produce a fine save from Mamadou’s half volley to keep the match even.

The match would end in a draw and winner determined by post-match penalties. It was a similar ending for the girls category as Ghana successfully defended their girls’ title with a 9-8 victory in post-match spot kicks over fellow West Africans Burkina Faso after a goal-less draw.

The competition finals held at Ngoni stadium in Harare city, Zimbabwe was graced by CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe and other dignitaries and is the fourth edition of the African Schools Programme that was launched way back in 2022.

CECAFA representatives Uganda will face Senegal in the Boys final of the CAF African Schools Football Championship on Friday.

Uganda ejected Benin 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw at the semi-final stage on Thursday at the Ngoni Stadium in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Senegal reached the final after seeing off Morocco 4-0.

The Ugandan team, the 2025 reigning champions started their campaign with a 1-1 draw against hosts Zimbabwe, and went on to humble DR Congo 6-0 in their second Group A match. The team finished in style with a 3-0 win against Morocco.

In the Girl’s category defending champions edged Zambia 1-0, while Burkina Faso picked a 1-0 win against Morocco.

The winners of the Continental Finals of the CAF African Schools Football Championship in both the boys and girls categories each receive US$300 000, with runners-up receiving US$200 000, while third-place finishers each receive US$150 000. The cash prizes are however geared towards development at the various schools.

CECAFA teams Ethiopia and Uganda have been handed tricky opponents during the draw for the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2026 conducted on Wednesday.

During the draw conducted at the CAF Headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.

Three current African stars; Fiston Mayele (Pyramids FC and DR Congo), Aliou Dieng (Al Ahly and Mali) and Ahmed Belhadji (Ceramica Cleopatra and Morocco) participated in the draw proceedings.

Ethiopia who will be making their debut in the competition have been drawn in Group A alongside the hosts Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt.

Uganda who played in the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2026 have also been handed a tough draw alongside Cote d’Ivoire, Cameroon and DR Congo.

The CECAFA Zonal reigning champions Tanzania have been placed together with Mali, Angola and Mozambique in Group C.

Morocco will host the CAF U-17 AFCON from May 13^th to June 2 with sixteen teams taking part. The best ten teams will qualify for the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Sixteen teams divided in four groups will tussle it out in the completion, with 10 qualifying for the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2026.

Last year Uganda secured qualification for the FIFA U-17 World Cup he first time by defeating The Gambia 2-1 in a playoff during the CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations 2025.

Group A: Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Ethiopia

Group B: Cot d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Uganda, DR Congo

Group C: Mali, Angola, Tanzania, Mozambique

Group D: Senegal, South Africa, Algeria, Ghana