Uganda Cubs have made more history by ejecting Senegal in the round of 32 at the on-going FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025 in Doha, Qatar.

The CECAFA champions scored through Abubakar Walusimbi after 14 minutes as they eliminated Senegal’s Young Lions of Teranga.

The midfielder unleashed a hard shot from outside the box that beat the Senegal goalkeeper Vincent Gomis to send the Ugandan crowd at the Aspire Zone Complex cheering.

Senegal continued to dominate play and attacking in numbers, but the Ugandan goalkeeper Edrisah Waibi put up a man of the match performance blocking several shots at goal.

After recess the Senegal side came close again through Babacar Bousso and Bakary Sonko, but the Uganda Cubs defending department stood firm.

With the cloak ticking 10 minutes to the end Senegal though they had equalized, but the goal was not allowed after VAR review.

It was all celebration after the final whistle after the Ugandan team ejected the African U-17 champions. In the last Group K match against 2001 champions France, Uganda carried the day 1-0.

“First I am very happy that we beat a tough side like Senegal. But I must credit our goalkeeper who kept us in the game because he was very outstanding. The other players also kept to the instructions,” said Uganda’s head Coach Brian Ssenyondo after the match.

He made it clear that they will not get too excited, we will only enjoy the moment, and later focus on the next game.

While it is Uganda’s first appearance at the FIFA U-17 World Cup, this was Senegal’s third. Uganda will now wait to face the winner between Germany and Burkina Faso in the Group of 16.

Uganda Cubs have defeated former champions France 1-0 to qualify for the knock out stage at the on-going FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025 in Qatar.

Going into the last Group K match the CECAFA Zonal champions needed nothing less than a win against the more experienced French team.

After several earlier attempts, James Bogere finished off well after 18 minutes to give Uganda the lead at the Aspire Zone Complex in Doha. He was picked well by skipper Hamuza Ssengoba.

Pierre Mounguengue had a chance level matters, but missed the target in another French attack after 31 minutes. Christ Batola missed another chance again for France five minutes later.

Later Richard Okello was denied after 40 minutes when the French goalkeeper blocked from close range for a corner.

After 68 minutes France’s Tidiane Diarrassouba attempted a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it went wide.

Uganda Cubs continued to defend well and deny the French team chance to create scoring opportunities.

It was all celebration for the Ugandan team after the final whistle that saw them re-write history by defeating the 2001 champions France. The France team went on to lead Group K and qualified for the next stage, while Canada who lost 2-1 to Chile in their last match also qualified for the knock out stage.

The best two teams from each of the 12 groups and the best eight third placed teams qualify for the knock out round of 32. Uganda started the campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Canada, and settled for a 1-1 draw against Chile in the second group match.

The other teams that have so far qualifies include; Portugal, Argentina, Italy, Brazil, Zambia, Austria, USA, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, Japan, Senegal, Croatia, South Africa, Egypt, Venezuela, Switzerland, Korea Republic, Korea DPR, Morocco, Germany, Colombia, Tunisia and England

Uganda Cubs fought from a goal down to draw 1-1 against Chile in their second Group K match played at the on-going FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025 on Doha, Qatar.

The Uganda Cubs team dominated play in the early periods of the first half, but were not sharp at goal in a match played at the Aspire Zone Complex on Saturday.

Bruno Torres gave Chile the lead three minutes into added time before the break. Uganda’s goalkeeper mistimed free kick giving Torres time to nod the ball in the next.

The two teams came all out in the second half playing a highly attacking game with each side hitting the woodwork.  

With three minutes of added time substitute Derrick Ssozi leveled for Uganda after a Chile team failed to clear their lines.

It was Uganda’s first earned point at the FIFA U-17 World Cup after losing their opening match 2-1 to Canada few days ago. In the second Group K match played on Saturday France and Canada settled for a goalless draw.

Uganda will now face table leaders and former champions France in the last deciding Group K match on November 11^th. France leads the table with 4 points, while Canada are in second place with a similar number of points, but lower goal difference. Uganda are in third place and Chile bottom.

Uganda Cubs have made a false start in Group K of the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025 on-going at the Aspire Zone Complex in Doha, Qatar.

James Bogere gave the Cubs the lead after 25 minutes, but the team from the CECAFA Zone failed to manage the second half well conceding two goals and suffering a 2-1 defeat.

 The Uganda Cubs dominated play in the first half and missed several scoring opportunities in-front of goal.

With just a few minutes to full time Canada leveled matters with Elijah Roche scoring after 88 minutes. Roche who had earlier made a goal-saving tackle rose high to head home Aghilas Sadek’s corner past Uganda’s goalkeeper Gilbert Mazige.

In the eighth minute of added time substitute Marius Aiyenero converted a penalty to earn Canada maximum points. Uganda’s John Asiimwe was judged to have taken Aiyenero down in the penalty box.

Brian Ssenyondo, the Uganda Cubs coach said that the boys had played well, but failed to take their chances at goal. “We need to remain focused ahead of the two remaining group matches,” added Ssenyondo.

France who beat Chile 2-0 in one of the matches played on Wednesday lead Group K, while Canada are second and Uganda third.

The Uganda Cubs will next face Chile on November 8th, and play the last Group match against France three days later.