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South Sudan Reach CECAFA U-17 Semi-Finals Despite Uganda Defeat

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  South Sudan booked their place in the semi-finals of the CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship despite suffering a 4-0 defeat to Uganda in their final Group B fixture at the . Already assured of a place in the knockout stage, the Junior Bright Starlets were unable to stop a clinical Ugandan side, with Shadia Nabirye scoring twice in the 29th and 62nd minutes. Justine Ayerango added further goals in the 54th and 73rd minutes as Uganda completed a perfect group-stage campaign. The result sees Uganda finish top of Group B with nine points from three matches, while South Sudan advance as runners-up on six points after victories over Zanzibar and Djibouti. Despite the setback, South Sudan can take confidence from a strong group-stage performance that secured a historic place in the last four of the regional tournament. Uganda will now face Group A runners up Tanzania in the semi-finals, while South Sudan are set for a tough test against Group A winners Kenya as they bid to reach the f...

Zanzibar Finish Group B Campaign with Convincing 4-0 Victory Over Djibouti

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  Zanzibar wrapped up their Group B campaign at the 2026 CECAFA U-17 Women's Championship with an emphatic 4-0 win over Djibouti at the KMC Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Zanzibar Queens took an early lead through an own goal by Luiz Federico in the 2nd minute before Aidda Mnyachisa doubled the advantage in the 9th minute.  Aziza Hamadi added a third shortly after the restart in the 47th minute, while Mariam Husein sealed the victory with a goal in the 70th minute. Goalscorers ⚽ 2' Luiz Federico (Own Goal) ⚽ 9' Aidda Mnyachisa ⚽ 47' Aziza Hamadi ⚽ 70' Mariam Husein The result sees Zanzibar end their group-stage journey on a high note after facing tough competition in Group B.

🏆 Monyie–Miji Tournament 2026 | 10th Edition – Group C Draw

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   The competition heats up as Group C is revealed 👇 Lopit East Ongulu United Angario Imotong U Lopit West A balanced group with local pride on the line and no clear favourites. Who will rise and take control? #MonyieMijiTournament2026 #GroupC #Football #PeaceAndUnity #Teaser

🏆 Monyie–Miji Tournament 2026 | 10th Edition – Group B Draw

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More fire in Group B as the runners-up return… Lokoya United , last year’s finalists, are back and ready for another strong run. Group B: Lokoya United Imatari Omiaha Hilleu Huma  A tough group… and a chance for redemption for Lokoya United. #MonyieMijiTournament2026 #GroupB #LokoyaUnited #Football #PeaceAndUnity

🏆 Monyie–Miji Tournament 2026 | 10th Edition – Group A Draw

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  A decade of football, unity, and community spirit. The 10th edition of the Monyie–Miji Tournament is officially underway — a competition built on a powerful message of peace and unity   Group A: Illieu Neema Hiyala Oriaju Olongu H  Spotlight on Hiyala , the record champions, who headline Group A as they chase yet another historic run. More than a tournament — it’s football bringing communities together  #MonyieMijiTournament2026 #GroupA #PeaceAndUnity #Hiyala #Football 

CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship: Somalia Defeat Sudan in Final Group A Clash at KMC Stadium

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The CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship Group A concluded at the KMC Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with Somalia earning a convincing victory over Sudan in their final group-stage match. Somalia produced an impressive attacking display, led by Sundus Mohammed, who netted twice (2’, 32’). Further goals came from Maryan Osobote (8’), Hatimo Isse (10’), and Nagma Mohammed, who completed a hat-trick with strikes in the 24th, 40th, and 81st minutes. Hibo Salad also got on the scoresheet in the 80th minute. For Sudan, consolation goals were scored by Fatin Fadol (23’) and Nashwa Abbas (44’) in an entertaining but one-sided encounter. The result confirms the final Group A standings, with both Somalia national football team and Sudan national football team exiting the tournament. Somalia finish third with three points, while Sudan end bottom of the group without a point. Kenya national football team and Tanzania national football team top the group with seven points each, with Kenya finishin...

CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship: Kenya Hold Tanzania 1-1 in Group A Decider at KMC Stadium

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The CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship continued at the KMC Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with a tense Group A clash ending in a 1-1 draw between regional rivals. Tanzania took the lead in the first half through Bahati Kizanguzi, putting the hosts in control as they pushed for a crucial win in the group stage. However, Kenya struck deep into stoppage time when Jael Simiyu equalised in the 90+2 minute, rescuing a vital point in dramatic fashion. The result leaves both Kenya national football team and Tanzania national football team level on seven points, with Kenya topping Group A on goal difference after a tightly contested campaign. The tournament in Dar Es Salaam continues to highlight emerging talent across East and Central Africa, as teams battle for knockout-stage qualification and regional honours.