Kenya’s AFCON dreams dim after loss to Tanzania
By Rama Mohammed |
Kenya’s U17 football team suffered a setback in their quest for AFCON qualification after losing 1-0 to Tanzania. They must now beat Uganda to stay in the race.
Kenya’s under-17 football team faces an uphill task to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a 1-0 loss to Tanzania in Kampala.
Juma Sagwe’s 19th-minute goal was enough to secure Tanzania's victory, leaving Kenya in third place in Group A. Despite dominating possession in the second half, Kenya failed to break through a resolute Tanzanian defence.
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To keep their qualification hopes alive, Kenya must defeat Uganda in their final group match on Saturday, 21 December, to reach the semi-finals. The 2025 U17 AFCON will be hosted in Morocco, with seven nations already confirmed.
Junior Stars squad in Uganda
Goalkeepers
Golan Oliech, Theodore Mwangi.
Defenders
Nevile Peter Simiyu, Wilson Nyangweso, Raphael Omondi, Cosmas Arunga, Fidel Castro, Fidel Odhiambo.
Midfielders
William Marcos, Ramadhan Mwakoi, Devin Charles, Kyle Ian Okoth, Edison Bwire, Ferouz Oyondi, Armstrong Omondi.
Forwards
Enock Mwagandi, Harman Ochieng, Yuri Martin, Lukonde Mwale, Jerome Hera.
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