AFCON U17 Stories

Kenya’s U17 AFCON hopes dashed by Uganda in heavy defeat
Rama Mohammed  |  Dec 21, 2024

Kenya's U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification campaign came to a devastating end after a 5-0 defeat to Uganda in the CECAFA qualifiers. The...

How football is fostering unity, peacebuilding and youth empowerment in Africa
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Dec 04, 2024

Football academies such as Right to Dream in Ghana and Diambars in Senegal combine athletic training with education and leadership programmes.

Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania begin plans to ensure security during AFCON 2027
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 03, 2024

Kenya's National Counter Terrorism Centre Director Kibiego Kigen noted that planning early will help build the necessary capacity to secure the event

Kenya drawn against Somalia in U17 AFCON CECAFA qualifiers
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 28, 2024

Kenya’s U17 national football team will face defending champions Somalia in the 2025 U17 AFCON CECAFA Qualifiers. The competition, set for 14-27 Decem...

WAFCON 2024: Hosts Morocco in the group of death
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 24, 2024

The stage is set for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024 following the group stage draw held in Rabat. Hosts Mor...

Murkomen unveils plans to modernise Kenya's stadiums despite budget shortfalls
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2024

Murkomen stated that Kenya lacks a clear framework of intergovernmental relations for sports infrastructure.

Murkomen hints at Firat’s departure following Kenya's AFCON miss
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 21, 2024

Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat’s future hangs in the balance after Kenya failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Sports Cab...

Engin Firat uncertain about future with Harambee Stars
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 20, 2024

Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat has cast doubt on his future with the national team, saying he will decide whether to continue in January 2025. His c...

Harambee Stars end AFCON 2025 campaign with goalless draw against Namibia
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 19, 2024

Kenya’s Harambee Stars wrapped up their AFCON 2025 qualifiers with a lacklustre 0-0 draw against Namibia in Polokwane, South Africa. With both teams a...

Harambee Stars face Namibia in final AFCON 2025 qualifier
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 19, 2024

Harambee Stars will close their AFCON 2025 qualifying campaign this afternoon with a dead-rubber match against Namibia at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in...

Firat: Kenya must face reality after AFCON disappointment
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 16, 2024

Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has admitted Kenya’s 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe, which ended their hopes of qualifying for AFCON 2025, was a bitter...

Harambee Stars face critical test in AFCON 2025 qualifier against Zimbabwe
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 15, 2024

Harambee Stars face a must-win match against Zimbabwe tonight in their bid to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. With their hopes hanging by...

Harambee Stars travel to South Africa for AFCON qualifiers
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 11, 2024

Kenya currently sits third in Group J with 4 points, with Cameroon leading the group with 10 points and Zimbabwe following with 8 points.

Amos Wanjala steps up to Harambee Stars as Firat unveils squad for final AFCON push
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 08, 2024

Rising Stars captain Amos Wanjala has officially joined the senior Harambee Stars squad for Kenya's final AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Zimbabwe and N...

Rising Stars honoured by Sports Ministry after qualifying for 2025 U20 AFCON
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 22, 2024

The U-20 national football team was hosted by Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, who rewarded the Rising Stars for their display in the just...

Tanzania overcomes early deficit to beat Kenya in CECAFA U20 final
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 20, 2024

Tanzania came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Kenya’s Rising Stars in the AFCON U20 CECAFA region qualifiers final on Sunday afternoon

AFCON U20: Kenya, Tanzania clash again in CECAFA Zonal qualifiers final
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 20, 2024

Kenya is set to face hosts Tanzania in the final of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) CECAFA qualifiers at the KMC Stadium in Dar es Salaam....

Rising Stars qualify for 2025 AFCON with dominant win over Burundi
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 18, 2024

Kenya’s national U20 football team, the Rising Stars, has earned a place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals after defeating Burundi 4-0 in the C...

Kenya faces Burundi for AFCON U20 spot in CECAFA semis
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 18, 2024

Kenya's Rising Stars will look to secure a spot in next year’s Under 20 Africa Cup of Nations when they face Burundi in the CECAFA qualifiers semifina...

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