CECAFA U17 Stories

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...

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...

Kenya’s Rising Stars secure semi-final spot with emphatic win over Sudan
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 15, 2024

Kenya’s Rising Stars have advanced to the CECAFA U-20 Championships semi-finals with a 4-0 victory over Sudan in Dar-es-Salaam.

Kenya U20 topples Djibouti in U20 AFCON CECAFA Qualifiers
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 13, 2024

The Rising Stars will face Sudan in the final group match on Tuesday afternoon

Kenya edge Tanzania in CECAFA AFCON U20 Qualifiers
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 06, 2024

Kenya's Rising Stars kicked off their AFCON U20 CECAFA qualifier with a 2-1 win over hosts Tanzania, thanks to goals from Kevin Wangaya and Andres Odh...

CECAFA WCL: Central Bank of Ethiopia edge Kenya Police Bullets to clinch title after our-Year Wait
Rama Mohammed  |  Aug 29, 2024

Central Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) secured their first-ever Cecafa Zonal Qualifiers title after defeating debutants Kenya Police Bullets 1-0 in the final....

Gor Mahia face Al Hilal in CECAFA dead rubber as Somalia's Dekedaha exits on a high
Michael Kirwa  |  Jul 16, 2024

Gor Mahia is yet to win a match in the ongoing CECAFA Kagame Cup and are desperate to exit on a high

CECAFA KAGAME CUP: Gor Mahia drawn against Al Hilal from Sudan and Djibouti's Telecom FC
Michael Kirwa  |  Jul 03, 2024

The competition’s format will see the teams first compete in a round-robin group stage from which the top teams in each group and the best-placed seco...

CECAFA Under-18 Championships: Uganda crush Kenya’s title dream in extra time
Sports Reporter  |  Dec 08, 2023

Uganda's Hakim Mutebi broke Kenyan hearts in the first half of extra time, securing the championship with a well-placed shot past the goalkeeper.

Winner takes all as Kenya’s Junior Stars battle Uganda in highly anticipated CECAFA Under-18 final
Sports Reporter  |  Dec 08, 2023

Coach Salim Babu has urged fans to show their support, highlighting the crucial role they play in the team's success. "Kenyans were amazing on Tuesday...

CECAFA Under-18 final: Kenya’s Junior Stars gear up for intense clash with Uganda Young Cranes
Sports Reporter  |  Dec 07, 2023

Coach Babu faces the task of strategising against a formidable Ugandan team boasting young stars from top league teams, including Simon Mukisa, Batiib...

Kenya’s Junior Stars qualify for CECAFA under-18 final after beating Tanzania on post-match penalties
Sports Reporter  |  Dec 05, 2023

In the other semi-final, Young Uganda Cranes beat Rwanda 1-0 courtesy of a 56th-minute strike from Abubaker Mayanja.

Junior Stars carry Kenyans’ hopes ahead of crucial CECAFA Under-18 semi-final against Tanzania
Sports Reporter  |  Dec 04, 2023

Tanzania coach Habib Kondo Kikwayu admits that his team may be considered underdogs, given Junior Stars' unbeaten run and goal-scoring prowess. He, ho...

Kenya's Junior Stars outclass Somalia 4-1 in CECAFA Under-18 Championship battle
Sports Reporter  |  Dec 01, 2023

In another match, Rwanda secured a 3-1 victory over Sudan, thanks to goals from Ndayishimiye Didier, captain Hoziyana Kenedy, and Irakoze Jean-Paul.

Somalia face Kenya’s Junior Stars in CECAFA U-18 Championship
Sports Reporter  |  Dec 01, 2023

In Group B, where all teams are tied on three points, it's a do-or-die situation for Uganda Junior Cranes, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Zanzibar. Uganda...

Somalia humble Sudan in CECAFA U-18 championships as Aldrine Kibet fires Kenya past Rwanda
Anas Mohamed  |  Nov 28, 2023

In another Group A encounter, Somalia surprised Sudan with a 3-0 victory. Idiris Bilal opened the scoring in the 26th minute, while Mohad Abdulkadir a...

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