2026 CECAFA Women's U-17 Championship

2026 CECAFA Women's U-17 Championship
Tournament details
Host country Tanzania
CityDar es Salaam
DatesJune 13–23
Teams8 (from 1 sub-confederation)
Venues2 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
Champions Uganda (2nd title)
Runners-up Tanzania
Third place Kenya
Fourth place South Sudan
Tournament statistics
Matches played16
Goals scored83 (5.19 per match)
Top scorer(s)Tanzania Bahati Kizanguzi[note 1]
(10 goals)
Best playerUganda Shadia Nabirye
Best goalkeeperUganda Mayimuna Namuwaya
Fair play award South Sudan
← 2019

The 2026 CECAFA Women's U-17 Championship was the second edition of the CECAFA Women's U-17 Championship, the international youth football championship contested by the women's under-17 national teams of the member associations of CECAFA. The tournament took place in Dar es Salaam, Mainland Tanzania from June 13 to 23, 2026.[2]

Uganda were the defending champions, having gone unbeaten en route to the title in the inaugural edition.[3] They successfully retained their title, winning all of their matches and conceding no goals throughout the tournament.[4][5]

Participating teams

On April 15, 2026, CECAFA confirmed that eight of its 12 member associations would participate in the tournament.[6] On 20 May 2026, CECAFA released an updated list of participants, reducing the field to seven teams following the withdrawal of Burundi.[7] The following day, before the draw, Rwanda were replaced by South Sudan.[8] Two days after the draw, the Zanzibar Football Association confirmed the entry of its team into Group B, restoring the tournament lineup to eight participants.[9]

The tournament marked the debut of both Somalia and Sudan at the women's under-17 level. For Somalia, the tournament also represented the first official competition appearance by any women's national team.[10]

Team App. Previous best performance
 Djibouti 2ndSixth place (2019)
 Kenya 2ndThird place (2019)
 Somalia 1stDebut
 South Sudan 1stDebut
 Sudan 1stDebut
 Tanzania 2ndRunners-up (2019)
 Uganda 2ndChampions (2019)
 Zanzibar 1stDebut

Group stage

Group A

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  Tanzania (H) 3 2 1 0 15 1 +14 7 Knockout stage
2  Kenya 3 2 1 0 10 1 +9 7
3  Somalia 3 1 0 2 8 12 −4 3
4  Sudan 3 0 0 3 2 21 −19 0
Source: CECAFA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) head-to-head matches; 3) Goal difference; 4) Number of goals scored.
(H) Hosts
Kenya 3–0[note 2] Sudan
  • Achieng 6', 22', 33', 34', 35', 46', 54'
  • Khatenje 8'
  • Atieno 19', 43'
  • Opiyo 35', 45'
  • Wambui 42'
  • Otieno 45+3'
  • Bakari 45+4'
  • Malaz Abdallah red-colored football 48' (o.g.)
 [Report 1]
Referee: Rehema Mhina (Tanzania)
Tanzania 4–0 Somalia
  • Kaliwa 1'
  • Kizanguzi 30', 61' (pen.)
  • Shagembe 54'
 [Report 2]
Sudan 0–10 Tanzania
[Report 3]
  • Juma 4', 80', 85'
  • Kizanguzi 7', 17' (pen.), 52' (pen.), 60', 66'
  • John 37'
  • Masasila 42'
Referee: Mouna Omer
Somalia 0–6 Kenya
[Report 4]
  • Boke 15'
  • Achieng 17'
  • Okumu 23', 25'
  • Opiyo 63'
  • Mwende 83'
Referee: Anitha Kisoma (Tanzania)
Somalia 8–2 Sudan
  • Sundus Mohamaed 2', 32'
  • Maryan Osoble 8'
  • Halimo Isse 9'
  • Nagma Mohamed 24', 40', 81'
  • Hibo Salad 79'
 [Report 5]
  • Fatin Fadol 23'
  • Nashwa Abbas 44'
Referee: Rehema Mhina (Tanzania)
Tanzania 1–1 Kenya
Kizanguzi 39' [Report 6] Simyu 90+2'
Referee: Patience Namayanja (Uganda)

Group B

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  Uganda 3 3 0 0 20 0 +20 9 Knockout stage
2  South Sudan 3 2 0 1 7 4 +3 6
3  Zanzibar 3 1 0 2 4 4 0 3
4  Djibouti 3 0 0 3 0 23 −23 0
Source: CECAFA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) head-to-head matches; 3) Goal difference; 4) Number of goals scored.
South Sudan 1–0 Zanzibar
Amou Seber 78' [Report 7]
Uganda 13–0 Djibouti
  • Ayerango 2', 56'
  • Namaseruka 10' (pen.)
  • Yagala 25'
  • Nabirye 18', 39', 41'
  • Achen 36', 49'
  • Nabalanzi 81'
  • Nakalema 87'
  • Atyeronimungu 89'
  • Nasaka 90+2'
 [Report 8]
Zanzibar 0–3 Uganda
[Report 9]
  • Nabirye 44'
  • Achen 58'
  • Ayerango 90'
Referee: Sezerina Henry (South Sudan)
Djibouti 0–6 South Sudan
[Report 10]
  • Amou Seber 6', 38'
  • Marlin Yugu 32'
  • Hellen Opiaha 50'
  • Ajak Gau 72', 90+1'
Djibouti 0–4 Zanzibar
[Report 11]
  • Federico red-colored football 2' (o.g.)
  • Mnyachusa 9'
  • Hamadi 47'
  • Hussein 69'
Uganda 4–0 South Sudan
  • Nabirye 29', 62'
  • Ayerango 54', 73'
 [Report 12]

Knockout stage

In the knockout stage, a penalty shoot-out was used to decide the winner if necessary (no extra time was played).

Bracket

 
Semi-finalsFinal
 
      
 
June 21 - KMC
 
 
 Tanzania4
 
June 23 - KMC
 
 South Sudan0
 
 Tanzania0
 
June 21 - KMC
 
 Uganda3
 
 Uganda3
 
 
 Kenya0
 
Third place
 
 
June 23 - KMC
 
 
 South Sudan0
 
 
 Kenya7

Semi-finals

Uganda 3–0 Kenya
  • Nabirye 7'
  • Achen 40'
  • Simyu red-colored football 90+4' (o.g.)
 [Report 13]
Tanzania 4–0 South Sudan
  • Kizanguzi 16', 78'
  • Juma 30'
  • Kaliwa 57'
 [Report 14]
Referee: Christine Akinyi (Kenya)

Match for third place

South Sudan 0–7 Kenya
[Report 15]
  • Achieng 6', 60', 64', 77', 85'
  • Opiyo 44'
  • Boke 81'

Final

Tanzania 0–3 Uganda
[Report 16]
  • Ayerango 38'
  • Nassaka 43'
  • Yagala 47'
Referee: Sezerina Gabriel (South Sudan)

Goalscorers

There were 96 goals scored in 16 matches, for an average of 6 goals per match.

13 goals

  • Kenya Brenda Achieng

10 goals

  • Tanzania Bahati Kizanguzi

7 goals

  • Uganda Shadia Nabirye

6 goals

  • Uganda Justine Ayerango

4 goals

  • Kenya Elizabeth Opiyo
  • Tanzania Harrier Juma
  • Uganda Immaculate Achen

3 goals

  • Somalia Nagma Mohamed
  • South Sudan Amou Seber

2 goals

  • Kenya Lindey Weey Atieno
  • Kenya Faith Boke
  • Kenya Beryl Okumu
  • Somalia Sundus Mohamaed
  • South Sudan Ajak Gau
  • Tanzania Yasinta Kaliwa
  • Uganda Brenda Nasaka
  • Uganda Flavia Yagala

1 goal

  • Kenya Mwanakombo Bakari
  • Kenya Flaviah Khatenje
  • Kenya Patience Mwende
  • Kenya Bevarline Otieno
  • Kenya Jael Simyu
  • Kenya Tabitha Wambui
  • Somalia Halimo Isse
  • Somalia Maryan Osoble
  • Somalia Hibo Salad
  • South Sudan Hellen Opiaha
  • South Sudan Marlin Yugu
  • Sudan Nashwa Abbas
  • Sudan Fatin Fadol
  • Tanzania Milembe John
  • Tanzania Sundy Masasila
  • Tanzania Fatuma Shagembe
  • Uganda Vicky Atyeronimungu
  • Uganda Tracy Nabalanzi
  • Uganda Rashida Nakalema
  • Uganda Lydia Namaseruka
  • Zanzibar Aziza Hamadi
  • Zanzibar Aidda Mnyachusa
  • Zanzibar Mariam Hussein

1 own goal

  • Djibouti Alexandra Federico (against Zanzibar)
  • Kenya Jael Simyu (against Uganda)
  • Sudan Malaz Abdallah (against Kenya)

Source: CECAFA

Final ranking and awards

Final ranking

Pos. Team G Pld W D L Pts GF GA GD
1  Uganda B 5 5 0 0 15 26 0 +26
2  Tanzania A 5 3 1 1 10 19 4 +15
3  Kenya A 5 3 1 1 10 17 4 +13
4  South Sudan B 5 2 0 3 6 7 15 −8
Eliminated in the group stage
5  Zanzibar B 3 1 0 2 3 4 4 0
6  Somalia A 3 1 0 2 3 8 12 −4
7  Sudan A 3 0 0 3 0 2 21 −19
8  Djibouti B 3 0 0 3 0 0 23 −23

Individual awards

At the conclusion of the tournament, the following awards were presented:

Top goalscorer Best Goalkeeper Best Player
Tanzania Bahati Kizanguzi Uganda Mayimuna Namuwaya[12] Uganda Shadia Nabirye[12]
Fair play Award
 South Sudan

References

  1. ↑ "Kizanguzi wins top scorers' Award in CECAFA U-17 Women's tourney". cecafaonline.com. June 23, 2026. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  2. ↑ Majuto Omary (March 13, 2026). "Tanzania to host U-17 Girls and U-20 qualifiers in Cecafa zone". Dar es Salaam: The Citizen. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  3. ↑ Mugabi, Geoffrey (June 14, 2026). "Teen Cranes Target Winning Start in CECAFA U17 Women's Championship". sportslightuganda.com. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  4. ↑ Muyita, Joel (June 23, 2026). "Uganda wins 2026 CECAFA U17 Women's Championship". kawowo.com. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Unbeaten: Uganda wins Cecafe U17 Women's Championship without conceding". observer.ug. June 23, 2026. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Eight nations enter teams for season opening CECAFA U-17 Women's Championship". CECAFA. April 15, 2026. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  7. ↑ "CECAFA U-17 Women's Championship draw set". CECAFA. May 20, 2026. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Kenya to face Sudan in CECAFA U-17 Women's Championship opening tie". CECAFA. May 21, 2026. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Zanzibar for CECAFA U-17 Women's Championship 2026". Zanzibar Football Association. May 23, 2026. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Somalia U-17 Girls Make History With First-Ever Appearance in Official Football Tournament". goobjoog.com. Dar es Salaam. June 13, 2026. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  11. ↑ Kihaki, Mike (June 18, 2026). "FKF challenges CECAFA over 16–0 Sudan win controversy". standardmedia.co.ke. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
  12. 1 2 Muyita, Joel (June 24, 2026). "Teen Cranes duo scoops individiual accolades at CECAFA U17 Women's Championship". kawowo.com. Retrieved June 24, 2026.

Reports

  1. ↑ "Kenya U17 whitewash Sudan 16-0 as referee ends game in 54th minute". mozzartsport.co.ke. June 13, 2026. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Kenya, Tanzania register wins on Day 1 of CECAFA U-17 Women's Championship". cecafaonline.com. June 13, 2026. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Kenya, Tanzania storm semis in CECAFA U-17 Women's Championship". cecafaonline.com. June 15, 2026. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Kenya U17 wallop Somalia to advance to CECAFA U-17 Women's Championship semis". mozzartsport.co.ke. June 15, 2026. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Somalia defeat Sudan in CECAFA U-17 tourney to write Women's Football history". cecafaonline.com. June 17, 2026. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
  6. ↑ Kilonzi, Jackson (June 17, 2026). "Cecafa: Junior Starlets top Group A with Tanzania draw". citizen.digital. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
  7. ↑ Atem, James (June 14, 2026). "South Sudan U17 women secure 1–0 win in CECAFA opener". eyeradio.org. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  8. ↑ Baluku, Chrispus (June 14, 2026). "Teen Cranes fire warning shot with 13-0 thrashing of Djibouti". newvision.co.ug. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Teen Cranes beat Zanzibar 3-0 to reach CECAFA U-17 semi-finals". dailyexpress.co.ug. June 16, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  10. ↑ Akot Deng, John (June 16, 2026). "South Sudan thrash Djibouti 6–0 to keep CECAFA U17 qualification hopes alive". eyeradio.org. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Semi-final stage set for 2026 CECAFA U-17 Women's Championship". cecafaonline.com. June 19, 2026. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
  12. ↑ Muyita, Joel (June 18, 2026). "Teen Cranes maintain perfect run with victory over South Sudan". kawowo.com. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
  13. ↑ Muyita, Joel (June 21, 2026). "CECAFA U17 Women's Championship: Teen Cranes overcome Kenya to reach final". kawowo.com. Retrieved June 21, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Tanzania see off South Sudan to storm CECAFA U-17 Women's Championship final". cecafaonline.com. June 21, 2026. Retrieved June 21, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Rampant Junior Starlets crush South Sudan to clinch CECAFA bronze". mozzartsport.co.ke. June 23, 2026. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Uganda Teen Cranes retain regional CECAFA U-17 Women's title". cecafaonline.com. June 23, 2026. Retrieved June 24, 2026.

Notes

  1. ↑ Although Kenya Brenda Achieng scored 13 goals during the tournament, CECAFA did not count any goals from the abandoned Kenya–Sudan match towards the topscorers' rankings. The match, which ended 16–0 on the field and included seven goals by Achieng, was subsequently awarded as a 3–0 forfeiture victory to Kenya.[1]
  2. ↑ The Kenya v Sudan match was abandoned at 16–0 around the one-hour mark after Sudan were reduced to six players, which is below the minimum seven required by the Laws of the Game to continue a match. The fixture was later recorded as a 3–0 win for Kenya, with Sudan deemed to have abandoned the match.[11]
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