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Uganda and Tanzania Clash in CAF U-17 Final

12/2/2025

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Summary

Story summary

CECAFA Zonal final of TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers will be held on December 2 at Abebe Bikila Stadium, Ethiopia.
Uganda's U-17 team, the Cubs, advanced by defeating Ethiopia 3-0 in the semifinals, with Lorian Lwesibawa scoring twice and Thomas Ogema adding one.
Tanzania qualified by beating Kenya 3-1, setting up Uganda–Tanzania final.
Ethiopia and Kenya will contest the final AFCON qualifying spot for 2026.

History

Historical Context

The U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, established by CAF in 1995, serves as a qualifying tournament for the FIFA U-17 World Cup. In 2017, Mali triumphed in the tournament held in Gabon, showcasing young talent and securing a World Cup spot. This reflects the ongoing development of youth football in Africa, crucial for nurturing future stars and enhancing the continent's competitive landscape.

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Story summary

CECAFA Zonal final of TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers will be held on December 2 at Abebe Bikila Stadium, Ethiopia.
Uganda's U-17 team, the Cubs, advanced by defeating Ethiopia 3-0 in the semifinals, with Lorian Lwesibawa scoring twice and Thomas Ogema adding one.
Tanzania qualified by beating Kenya 3-1, setting up Uganda–Tanzania final.
Ethiopia and Kenya will contest the final AFCON qualifying spot for 2026.

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