Uganda Stop Kenya to win Cecafa U-15 Challenge Cup in Asmara

Uganda have stopped Kenya 4-0 to win the Cecafa U-15 Challenge Cup on Friday in Asmara, Uganda. President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF),  Ahmad Ahmad together with Football leaders from the Cecafa region graced the finals at the Asmara National Stadium.

Devis Ogwal and Travis Mutyaba gave Uganda a 2-0 lead at half time before Abasi Kyeyune netted a second half brace to take his tally in the tournament to nine.

The Kenya team tried to fight back but failed to march the physicality of the Ugandan players who were dominant in all departments.

“I am happy that we have lifted this trophy and the boys have done what I told them to do,” Uganda’s head coach Jackson Magera said after the game.

His counterpart Sagar Lakhani said he was happy with his boys despite the loss in the final. “We could not march the Ugandans physically. But am happy the boys got good exposure in the tournament,” said Lakhani.

Uganda scored a record 23 goals in the inaugural tournament and conceding none.

In the earlier play-off game Rwanda beat Burundi 4-2 in penalties after the game ended 1-1 in 90 minutes. Burundi scored early through Adelard Igiraneza, but leveled after 76 minutes through Celestin Uwizeyimana.

Rwanda’s goalkeeper Christian Nsimiyamana saved two penalties by Fieury Baritonda and Patrick Nduwimana to guide his team to victory.

Uganda were awarded the trophy and medals, while their striker Kyeyune was received the top scorer’s award. Kenya’s Alvin Odari Lwangu was voted best goalkeeper, while Eritrea’s Temesgen Tesfay was voted best player of the tournament.

The tournament financed by FIFA attracted Uganda, Kenya, Eritrea, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania and Ethiopia.