Uganda Cubs missed the chance to protected early qualification for the FIFA U-17 World Cup after falling 1-0 to Cameroon of their second Group B match on the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 on Friday.
Following a strong 3-0 victory over DR Congo of their opening fixture, Uganda received right here into the encounter determining one different win would switch them nearer to every the knockout ranges and World Cup qualification. Nonetheless, the Cubs have been undone by a resilient Cameroon facet determined to revive their advertising and marketing marketing campaign after shedding to Côte d’Ivoire of their first sport.
Cameroon began the competitors with larger urgency, pressing aggressively and disrupting Uganda’s passing rhythm from the opening minutes.
The breakthrough received right here inside the twenty fifth minute when Abdulraman Soudeisse capitalised on a defensive lapse inside the Uganda backline sooner than calmly slotting the ball earlier the goalkeeper to supply the Youthful Indomitable Lions the lead.
Uganda struggled to create clear-cut options inside the opening half as Cameroon remained organised defensively and strong in midfield.
The Cubs improved after the break and beloved further possession as they regarded for an equaliser. They pushed forward with intent and confirmed dedication inside the closing ranges, nevertheless have been unable to find a breakthrough in the direction of a disciplined Cameroon defence.
Whatever the defeat, Uganda nonetheless keep in rivalry for qualification heading into their closing Group B match in the direction of Côte d’Ivoire, a contest that might resolve every knockout-stage growth and FIFA U-17 World Cup qualification.
The Cubs will now need a constructive finish consequence in the direction of the West Africans to take care of their dream advertising and marketing marketing campaign alive.
