Uganda Cubs reign supreme in Rwanda

Uganda Cubs reign supreme in Rwanda

Uganda U17 Men’s National Football Team, the Cubs, clinched the 2026 CECAFA U17 title after defeating Somalia in the final on Monday in Kigali, Rwanda. In a closely contested final played at the Kigali Pele Stadium, normal time ended goalless, but Uganda beat the nerves in the tense penalty shootout to win 6-5. Goalkeeper David […]

Ssegirinya the Hero as Uganda Cubs Edge Somalia to Lift CECAFA U-17 Crown » The Touchline Sports The Touchline Sports

Goalkeeper David Dean Ssegirinya was the hero as Uganda Cubs edged Somalia on penalties to lift the CECAFA U-17 Championship after a goalless final at Kigali Pele Stadium on Monday. The two sides remained locked at 0-0 after 90 minutes and four minutes of added time, forcing the regional final to be decided from the penalty spot. Somalia had produced a disciplined display to frustrate a Uganda side that had scored 12 goals in its previous three …

Junior Wasps Return to AFCON U17 After 16 Years - Rwanda Dispatch

Rwanda beat Ethiopia 2-1 in the semi-finals at Pele Stadium Rwanda’s Junior Wasps have qualified for the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in 16 years, becoming the third team from the CECAFA Zone to secure a place in the tournament. Rwanda made a strong start, taking the lead […] The post Junior Wasps Return to AFCON U17 After 16 Years appeared first on Rwanda Dispatch. The post Junior Wasps Return to AFCON U1…

Rwanda Secures Long-Awaited AFCON U-17 Qualification

KIGALI – Rwanda’s U-17 national team held off a determined Ethiopia 2-1 to secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, recovering from the disappointment of… The post Rwanda Secures Long-Awaited AFCON U-17 Qualification appeared first on KT PRESS.