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We must play ‘defense of our lives’, Kenya too strong – Somalia team manager

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April 19, 2018

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Cecafa U17 Championship, Burundi 2018:

April 14 – 29

Ngozi – Muyinga – Gitega

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Group ‘A’: Burundi, Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia

Group ‘B’: Uganda, Tanzania, Sudan, Zanzibar (disqualified)

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Today’s fixture:

Wed, 18 April:

Sudan (0-3, 2nd half) Uganda Gp ‘B’ (Gitega)

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Results so far:

Tue, 17 April:

Burundi 0-0 Somalia Gp ‘A’ (Ngozi)

Ethiopia 0-0 Kenya Gp ‘B’ (Gitega)

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Sun, 15 April:

Somalia 1-3 Ethiopia (Ethiopia disqualified; Som 3-0 Eth) Gp ‘A’ (Ngozi)

Sudan w/o Zanzibar (disqualified, expelled from tournament) Gp ‘B’ (Gitega)

Uganda 1-1 Tanzania Gp ‘B’ (Muyinga)

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Sat, 14 April:

Burundi 0-4 Kenya Gp ‘A’ (Muyinga)

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**Overhead view of a Somalia attack on Burundi goal at Stade Urukundo, Buye in Ngozi Province on Tuesday. The teams drew 0-0**

THE Fifa-funded (through African Football Confederation – CAF) Cecafa U17 Championship enters its fifth in Burundi with Sudan and Uganda are currently, Wednesday afternoon, playing in a Group ‘B’ match at Stade de Ingoma in Gitega, central Burundi.

Although there were slight showers as the national anthems played for the match kick-off, previously the weather in Burundi has been intermittently chilly and rainy but the competition is uninterrupted because the three match venues — Stade Urukundo in Ngozi, Stade Umuco in Muyinga and Stade de Ingoma – are excellent astro-turf grounds with comfortable spectator seating.

Some of the strong teams in the tournament are Kenya, who however drew 0-0 their match with Ethiopia in Gitega on Tuesday after an opening 4-0 drubbing of hosts Burundi before a packed audience at Stade Umuco, Muyinga last Saturday.

Somalia, who had their 1-3 defeat by Ethiopia on Sunday overturned into a 3-0 victory after Ethiopia were found to have fielded ineligible players, drew 0-0 with a fighting Burundi in Ngozi on Tuesday. The Somalis are there on the verge of qualifying for the semi-finals before their last Pool ‘A’ match on Friday in Muyinga.

“But the Kenyan team boys are awesomely big and strong,” said Somalia team manager Mohamed Abdulle Farayare adding: “Our only option is to prepare for the best defensive game we have ever played. We can’t open ourselves up by being offensive; Kenya will tear us apart.”

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Match details so far:

Match No. 5: Ethiopia 0-0 Kenya Gp ‘B’ (Gitega)

Yellow cards: 3 Christopher Raila (89’)

TEAMS:

ETHIOPIA – 1 Tsadikile Adise: 2 Molla Deriba (6 Ujulu Abang’, 84’), 3 Worku Wondimu, 5 Lucha Mudin, 7 Ahemed Abas (captain), 8 Kussa Yohanes, 9 Gondere Demesew (14 Mohamed Kedir, 74’), 10 Alemu Fereja (4 Hailemeskel Getachew, 87’), 12 Abreha Haile, 15 Abel Dikaso, 16 Jarsa Jagiso

Reserves – 20 Daemo Ginbo (gk): 11 Tesfaye Dawit, 19 Loriso Abebe (gk)

Coach: Derech Temesgen Dana (Ethiopia)

KENYA – 18 Maxwell Mulili: 5 Lawrence Otieno Khayako, 4 Telvin Maina Heijkers, 3 Christopher Raila, 8 Arnold Onyango, 12 Nicholas Omondi, 16 Patrick Ngunyi Wanjohi, 7 Said Musa Kaoneka, 2 Hillary Okoth Odhiambo, 15 Isaiah Abwal, 19 Lesley Otieno, 13 Daniel Odhiambo Ochieng’, 11 Mathew Mwendwa

Reserves Not Used – 1 Brian Olango, 6 Costah Anjeo, 14 Nesta Wangema, 17 Michael Joel Abongo, 10 Felix Chabaya, 9 Movine Otieno Omondi, 20 Kennedy Mulatya Nduto

Coach: Michael Amenga (Kenya)

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Match No. 4: Burundi 0-0 Somalia Gp ‘A’ (Ngozi)

Yellow cards: Somalia – 9 Mohamed Bore Ali (56’), 13 Sakarye Ahmed Mohamed (68’), 5 Ali Mohamed Hassan (75’)

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Match No. 3: Uganda 1-1 Tanzania Gp ‘B’ (Muyinga)

Scorers: –; —;

TEAMS:

UGANDA – 18 William George Oluka: 4 Musa Jaggwe, 3 Joseph Kafumbe, 17 Ibrahim Okellot, 5 Gavin Kizito Mugweru (captain), 6 Gerald Kirya, 7 Moses Bakabulindi, 8 Andrew Kawooya, 12 Sula Mpanga, 10 Thomas Kakaire, 11 Ivan Asaba

Reserves – 19 Ronald Kiberu, 1 Daniel Ssemwogerere, 14 Owen Mukisa, 15 Rogers Mugisha, 16 Davis Ssekajja, 13 Anthony Kenty, 9 Idd Abdulwahid, 20 Ibrahim Juma, 2 Jimmy Muber

Coach: Peter Onen (Uganda)

TANZANIA MAINLAND – 18 Bashir Twalib Athuman: 2 Alphonse Mabula Msanga, 12 Pascal Gaudence Msindo, 15 Ally Hamis Ally, 16 Amiri Said Njeru, 4 Mustafa Eashid Nakuru, 7 Said Abdallah Zanda, 10 Morris Michael Abraham, 19 Alistides Agiri Ngoda, 9 Jafari Juma Mtoo, 17 Edson Jeremiah Mshirakandi

Reserves – 1 Shaban Hassan Kimwaga (gk), 8 James Kefa Begile, 2 Salum Abubakari Lupepo, 5 Erick B Boniface, 13 Juma Ladaki Chasambi, 14 Fred Lenox Chande, 6 Oliver Thomas Jefferson

Coach: Kim Poulsen (Denmark)

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Match No.2: Somalia 1-3 Ethiopia (Ethiopia disqualified; Som 3-0 Eth) Gp ‘A’ (Ngozi)

Scorers: Somalia – 11 Farhan Mohamed Ahmed (27’); Ethiopia – 13 Lemme M Taffesse (21’, 46’, 66’)

Yellow cards: 3 Ismail Abdulgadir Mohammed (Som) 88’

TEAMS:

SOMALIA – 1 Abdirahman Mohamed: 3. Ismail Abdugadir Mohamed; 13. Sakarye Ahmed Mohamed (2 Ali Hassan Isse, 61’), 4 Abdiweli Abdirahman Mohamed, 5 Ali Mohamed Hassan (captain), 6 Ahmed Ali Mohamed, 14 Mohd Hussein Mohamed, 15 Decq Abdirahman Ahmed (16 Hansa Hassan Warsame, 74’), 11 Farhan Mohamed Ahmed, 18 Ismail Saleman Abdr Abdi, 7 Ayub Abdoulahi Bashir (20 Yahya Dahir Nur, 74’)

Reserves not used – 12 Hemed Abdlahi Mohamed, 9 Mohad Bore Ali, 19 Abdiweli Farah Yusus, 10 Osman Salaal Abdi

Coach: Salad Farah Hassan (Somalia)

ETHIOPIA – 1 Daemo M Gimbo: 5 Lucha M Mudin, 12 Abreha H Haylemeskel A Getachew, 64’) (4 Haile, 3 Worku D Wondimu, 8 Kusa T Yohannes, 17 Kanuko M Kabela, 9 Gondjere F Demesew (11 Tesfaye N Dawia, 57’), 10 Alemu Y Fereja, 7 Ahemed A Abas, 13 Lemme M Taffesse, 18 Ahmed R Nair

Reserves not used – 20 Tsadik T Abise (gk), 16 Jarsa S Jagiso, 6 Ujuiu U Obang’, 2 Molla T Deriba, 14 Mohamed Alamin Kedir

Coach: Derech Temesgen Dana (Ethiopia)

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Sat, 14 April:

Match No. 1: Burundi 0-4 Kenya Gp ‘A’ (Muyinga)

Scorers: 3 Christopher Raila (13’), Nicholas Omondi (16’), 15 Isaiah Abwal (54’, 80’)

Yellow cards: 18 Maxwell Mulili (Ken) 82’

TEAMS:

BURUNDI – 1 Papy Habuka: 4 Djuma Musi (20 Darcy Antdne Ciza, 74’), 11 Faustin Irotingabo, 17 Jules Masumbuko, 3 Ally Ndikumana, 5 Samir Bukuru (8 Japhet Niyera, 62’), 16 Flavier Iratanga, 18 Chastel Davy Niyondiko, 9 Arthur Nibikora (captain), 10 Edson Munaba (14 Aubin Akimana, 78’), 7 Chris Guy Nikuze

Reserves not used – 15 Thiery Ndayishimiye, 12 Saleh Ndikumana, 2 Isiaka Niyonzigiye, 13 Alex Mugisha, 6 Pacifique Habonimana, 19 Zuberi Ramadhani

Coach: Viveir Bahati (Burundi)

KENYA – 18 Maxwell MULILI (gk) – (Mukumu Boys High School), Kakamega County; 5 Lawrence Otieno KHAYAKO – (Sunflower High School), Nairobi City County; 4 Telvin Maina HEIJKERS – (Laiser Hill Academy), Kajiado County; 3 Christopher RAILA – (St Anthony’s High School, Kitale), Trans Nzoia County; 8 Arnold ONYANGO – (Laiser Hill Academy), Kajiado County; 12 Nicholas OMONDI – (Soweto Baptist High School, Laini Saba), Nairobi City County; 16 Patrick Ngunyi WANJOHI – (Bookshine High School, Mwiki), Nairobi City County/ 88’ 7 Said Musa KAONEKA – (Eastleigh Secondary School), Nairobi City County; 2 Hillary Okoth ODHIAMBO – (Hidden Talent Secondary School), Nairobi City County; 15 Isaiah ABWAL – (St Anthony’s High School, Kitale), Trans Nzoia County; 19 Lesley OTIENO – (Sunflower High School), Nairobi City County/ 63’ 13 Daniel Odhiambo OCHIENG’– (St Anthony’s High School, Kitale), Trans Nzoia County; 11 Mathew MWENDWA – (Anointed High School, Kariobangi), Nairobi City County

Reserves not used – 1 Brian OLANGO – (Kamukunji Secondary School), Nairobi City County; 6 Costah ANJEO – (Millennium School, Kitisuru), Nairobi City County; 14 Nesta WANGEMA – (Anointed High School, Kariobangi), Nairobi City County; 17 Michael Joel ABONGO – (Utumishi Secondary School), Nakuru County10 Felix CHABAYA – (Brown Hill Secondary School, Embakasi), Nairobi City County. OTHERS: 9 Movine Otieno OMONDI – (Sunflower High School), Nairobi City County; 20 Kennedy Mulatya NDUTO – (Sunrise High School), Nairobi City County

Coach: Michael AMENGA (Kenya)

-Reporting by Correspondents in Burundi

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Kenya ready to face Benin, Ivory Coast in 2026 WAFCON build-up ties

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2 months ago

March 1, 2026

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Kenya’s Harambee Starlets have arrived in Ivory Coast ahead of two International friendly matches against Benin and the hosts.

Under head coach Beldine Odemba, the Harambee Starlets will face Benin on Monday, and conclude with a match against Ivory Coast on March 4^th at the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara d’Ebimpé.

The two matches are will be used as build-ups ahead of the 2026 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) expected to take place in Morocco March 17^th to April 3^rd.

“We are glad that the team will play two build-up matches in Ivory Coast and later have time to camp in France,” said coach Odemba.

Ivory Coast are currently ranked 72nd in the FIFA Women’s World Rankings, while Benin sit at 139. Kenya is currently placed 133^rd.

Kenya and Tanzania are the two teams that qualified for the 2026 WAFCON. The Harambee Starlets are pooled in Group A alongside Morocco, Senegal and Algeria.

Final squad

Goalkeepers: Lilian Awuor, Annedy Kundu, Juliet Adhiambo

Defenders: Ruth Ingosi, Dorcas Shikobe, Enez Mango, Vivian Nasaka, Elizabeth Ochaka, Diana Ochol, Lorine Ilavonga, Elizabeth Muteshi

Midfielders: Lydia Akoth, Vidah Akeyo, Lorna Nyarinda, Fasila Adhiambo, Martha Amunyolet, Mwanalima Adam, Shaline Nambengele

Forwards: Violet Nanjala, Elizabeth Wambui, Jentrix Shikangwa, Shalyne Opisa, Airin Madalina, Valerie Nekesa, Eglay Mukhwana

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New CECAFA President Andemariam assumes office in Nairobi

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2 months ago

February 17, 2026

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The new President of the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) Paulos Weldehaimanot Andemariam has officially assumed office at the CECAFA headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.

He was warmly received by Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President, Hussein Mohamed.

Flanked by CECAFA Interim Executive Director Jean Sseninde and CECAFA Vice President Ali Abdi, Andermariam outlined his bold vision for a more revitalized and impactful CECAFA.

The new President said his mission centers on strengthening institutional structures, enhancing strategic partnerships – particularly with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and the Ministry of Youth and Sports – and driving sustainable growth across the region.

Having earlier in the day met Ministry of Youth and Sports CS Elijah Mwangi, he revealed established and ongoing engagements between CECAFA and the Ministry aimed at establishing a permanent CECAFA Headquarters in Nairobi. This is deemed at enhancing CECAFA stability and regional influence.

He emphasized the need for more capacitated human resources to elevate the game, especially as the region—Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania – prepares to co-host Africa’s biggest football tournament, the Africa Cup of Nations.

In his remarks, Hussein Mohamed welcomed the new President, pledging full support and collaboration to ensure CECAFA achieves its strategic objectives.

The event was attended by the CECAFA Vice-President and members of the CECAFA Secretariat, and former FKF Vice President Doris Petra. The new CECAFA President takes over from Alexandre Muyenge who served as the Acting President since late last year.

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CECAFA line-up seven tournaments for 2026 season

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3 months ago

February 11, 2026

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The Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) will have seven tournaments in the 2026 season.

The announcement was made during the CECAFA Elective General Assembly which took place on February 7^th in Djibouti.

“We are glad that the competitions committee came up with a calendar and the Executive Committee passed it, and later it was presented to the Assembly,” said the newly elected CECAFA President Paulos Weldehaimanot Andemariam.

According to the calendar, the season will kick off with the CECAFA U-17 Girls Championship from May 30 to June 14^th, 2026.

Yusuf Mossi, the CECAFA Competitions Manager also explained that after failing to host the inaugural CECAFA Beach Soccer Championship last year, the regional body is planning to have the tournament take place July 1-5^th this year. “It is long overdue for the Zone to have a Beach Soccer tournament because other Zones like the COSAFA already have one,” added Mossi.

The Zone will also organize the club competition, the CECAFA Kagame Cup from July 18 to August 9^th. The competition is normally used to prepare teams in the pre-season ahead of the start of the Confederation of Africa Football Associations (CAF) competitions.

The Zone will also organize the CAF Women’s Champions League for CECAFA qualifiers, African Schools Football Championship CECAFA qualifiers, CAF U-17 African Cup of Nations CECAFA qualifiers and CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations CECAFA qualifiers.

CECAFA 2026 competitions

# CECAFA U-17 Girls Championship (May 14-June 14^th)

# CECAFA Beach Soccer Championship (July 1-5)

# CECAFA Kagame Cup (July 18 – August 9^th)

# CAF Women’s Champions League – CECAFA Qualifiers

(August 22 – September 6^th)

# CAF African Schools Football Championship CECAFA Qualifiers

(August 12-15^th)

# U-17 AFCON – CECAFA Qualifiers (October 14-19^th)

# U-20 AFCON – CECAFA Qualifiers

(September 19 – October 10^th)

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CECAFA General Assembly Media Accreditation window opens

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3 months ago

January 21, 2026

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The media accreditation application window for media interested in covering the CECAFA Elective General Assembly has opened today and will run till February 2nd, 2026.

The CECAFA Elective General Assembly will take place on Saturday, 7^th February 2026 in Djibouti.

Media interested in covering the Assembly will need to process their visas to Djibouti.

Successful applicants will be notified and provided with further information in due course.

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