The Uganda U-17 Ladies’s Nationwide Crew, the Teen Cranes, secured a spot within the ultimate of the 2026 CECAFA U-17 Ladies’s Championship with a convincing 3-0 victory over Kenya within the first semi-final performed at KMC Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Coach Sheryl Ulanda Botes’ facet maintained their excellent document within the event, extending their profitable streak after topping their group with three straight victories.
Uganda took the lead within the sixth minute by Shadia Nabirye, who capitalized on a defensive error to fit the ball previous Kenyan goalkeeper Mishel Ng’ono. The Teen Cranes remained in management and doubled their benefit 5 minutes earlier than halftime when Immaculate Achen completed from shut vary.
Kenya tried to struggle again after the break, with coach Mildred Omari Cheche making tactical adjustments, however Uganda’s disciplined defence denied their opponents any clear scoring alternatives.
The outcome was put past doubt three minutes into added time when Kenya defender Jael Simiyu scored an personal purpose following a Ugandan nook kick, handing the Teen Cranes a snug 3-0 win.
“We’re very comfortable to succeed in the ultimate after profitable all our three matches within the group stage and now the semi-final. The gamers all wish to face Tanzania within the ultimate,” stated Uganda coach Sheryl Ulanda Botes after the match.
The victory additionally served as candy revenge for Uganda, who have been eradicated by Kenya within the third spherical of the FIFA U-17 Ladies’s World Cup qualifiers final month.
Uganda will now face the winner of the second semi-final between hosts Tanzania and South Sudan. The ultimate of the event is scheduled for June 23 in Dar es Salaam.
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