The Uganda U-17 Women’s Nationwide Crew, the Teen Cranes, secured a spot throughout the final of the 2026 CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship with a convincing 3-0 victory over Kenya throughout the first semi-final carried out at KMC Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Coach Sheryl Ulanda Botes’ side maintained their wonderful doc throughout the occasion, extending their worthwhile streak after topping their group with three straight victories.
Uganda took the lead throughout the sixth minute by Shadia Nabirye, who capitalized on a defensive error to suit the ball earlier Kenyan goalkeeper Mishel Ng’ono. The Teen Cranes remained in administration and doubled their profit 5 minutes sooner than halftime when Immaculate Achen accomplished from shut fluctuate.
Kenya tried to wrestle once more after the break, with coach Mildred Omari Cheche making tactical changes, nevertheless Uganda’s disciplined defence denied their opponents any clear scoring options.
The result was put previous doubt three minutes into added time when Kenya defender Jael Simiyu scored an private function following a Ugandan nook kick, handing the Teen Cranes a comfortable 3-0 win.
“We’re very snug to achieve the final word after worthwhile all our three matches throughout the group stage and now the semi-final. The avid gamers all want to face Tanzania throughout the final,” said Uganda coach Sheryl Ulanda Botes after the match.
The victory moreover served as sweet revenge for Uganda, who’ve been eradicated by Kenya throughout the third spherical of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers remaining month.
Uganda will now face the winner of the second semi-final between hosts Tanzania and South Sudan. The last word of the occasion is scheduled for June 23 in Dar es Salaam.
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