CECAFA U-17 Women Championship
Uganda, South Sudan triumph in CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship
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.
CECAFA U-17 Women Championship
Kenya, Tanzania register wins on Day 1 of CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship
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 13th.
“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 13th, 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 14th at the Azam Complex.
The competition which will attract eight teams including debutants Somalia and Sudan will climax on June 23rd.
Group A: Tanzania, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan
Group B: Uganda, South Sudan, Djibouti, Zanzibar
The draw for the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) U-17 Women’s Championship 2026 has been conducted.
Andrew Jackson Oryada, Head of Marketing and Communication conducted the draw at the FUFA TV headquarters in Kampala on Thursday.
Seven teams including debutants Somalia and Sudan will feature in the Championship slated for June 13-23rd in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
The hosts Tanzania have been drawn in Group A alongside Kenya, Somalia and Sudan, while Group B has Uganda, South Sudan and Djibouti.
Kenya will face Sudan in the opening match on June 13th, while hosts Tanzania battle Somalia in the second match the same day at the KMC Stadium.
“We are delighted that Somalia and Sudan will for the first time take part in the Championship which also provides Member Associations in the Zone with the opportunity to build the Women’s Youth teams,” added Oryada.
The other tournaments lined-up on the 2026 CECAFA calendar include; CECAFA Kagame Cup, CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA qualifiers, CAF U-20 CECAFA qualifiers, CAF African Schools Football Championship CECAFA qualifiers and CAF U-17 CECAFA qualifiers.
The draw for the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) U-17 Women’s Championship 2026 will take place on May 21st, 2026 in Kampala, Uganda.
Yusuf Mossi, the CECAFA Competitions Manager confirmed that the draw will be conducted at 11.30am (East African time) at the FUFA TV headquarters in Mengo.
The tournament which will attract seven teams will take place June 13-23 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
“We shall hve seven teams being drawn and placed in two groups. We are appy that for the first time Somalia and Sudan will also send Women’s teams for this Championship,” added Mossi.
The draw will be conducted the CECAFA’s Head of Marketing and Communication, Andrew Jackson Oryada.
The Championship will also help teams from our Zone that would have qualified for the last stage of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers prepare better.
The seven teams to be drawn include
Tanzania
Kenya
Uganda
Djibouti
Rwanda
Somalia
Sudan
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