Under the guidance of coach Beldine Odemba, the Starlets confirmed qualification on Tuesday evening with a hard-fought 1–0 victory away in Senegal, thanks to Mwanahalima “Dogo” Adam’s decisive strike.
A draw of any kind or a win in the return leg next Tuesday, October 28, in Thiès, Senegal, will see Kenya seal their return to continental football after nine years
To reach this stage, the Starlets stunned Tunisia with a hard-fought 1–0 away victory in Sousse on February 26, 2025, courtesy of an early goal from Tereza Engesha.
Several youngsters who featured in last year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic have stepped up to the U20s
fans unable to attend the games will still be able to follow the action through CECAFA’s social media platforms.
The tournament is set to start from 4th to 16th September at Nyayo Stadium and the Ulinzi Sports Complex.
Despite the initial wave of exits, more departures are expected in the coming days as Police Bullets intensify preparations for their CAF Champions League campaign,
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The draw moves Algeria to four points and keeps them unbeaten ahead of a high-stakes final group clash with Nigeria.
With the win, Nigeria top Group B and end a run of slow WAFCON starts, their first opening match victory since 2016.
Namuleme, who captains the Crested Cranes, was one of Uganda’s standout players during the recent CECAFA Women’s Championship held in Tanzania
