AFCON U17 Stories

Junior Starlets confident ahead of Cameroon showdown

Michael Kirwa | Apr 15, 2025

Junior Starlets are set to host the West Africans in Nairobi on Sunday, April 20, 2025, before travelling to Cameroon to play the second leg on Friday...

Hope against the odds: Somalia chase historic point against Senegal in AFCON U17

Rama Mohammed | Apr 07, 2025

Somalia may be bottom of Group C, but they’re not out of hope. As they prepare to face defending champions Senegal, the tone in camp is one of belief,...

Somalia and Tunisia set for high-stakes CAF U-17 AFCON opener in El Jadida

Erick Kariuki | Apr 01, 2025

This marks the first meeting between the two sides in the competition, with both teams aiming for a strong start in what promises to be a competitive...

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...

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...