The fixtures for the Total Energies U17 Africa Cup of Nations CECAFA Qualifiers have been revised following the withdrawal of Ethiopia and Burundi from the competition. Kenya is now placed in Group A alongside Uganda and Tanzania.
Junior Stars will kick off their qualification campaign with a match against Tanzania on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 then against Uganda Saturday, December 21, 2024. All matches will take place at Nakivumbo Hamz Stadium.
The best two teams will have a chance to play in the continental championship slated for 2025. The tournament, scheduled from December 15 to December 27, 2024, now features two groups.
Final Squad
Goalkeepers
Golan Oliech, Theodore Mwangi.
Defenders
Nevile Peter Simiyu, Wilson Nyangweso, Raphael Omondi, Cosmas Arunga, Fidel Castro, Fidel Odhiambo.
Midfielders
William Marcos, Ramadhan Mwakoi, Devin Charles, Kyle Ian Okoth, Edison Bwire, Ferouz Oyondi, Armstrong Omondi.
Forwards
Enock Mwagandi, Harman Ochieng, Yuri Martin, Lukonde Mwale, Jerome Hera.
Group A: Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania
Group B: Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan
Group Fixtures
18/12/2024: Tanzania vs Kenya (Nakivubo Hamz Stadium, 1 pm)
21/12/2024: Uganda vs Kenya (Nakivubo Hamz Stadium, 4 pm)
Semi Finals
24/12/2024: semi final 1 Group B winner vs Group A Runners up (Nakivubo Hamz Stadium, 1 pm)
24/12/2024: semi final 2 Group A winner vs Group B Runners up (Nakivubo Hamz Stadium, 4:30 pm)
3rd Place Match
27/12/2024 – Semi final 1 loser vs Semi final 2 loser (Nakivubo Hamz Stadium, 12:30 pm)
Final
27/12/2024 – Semi final 1 Winner vs Semi final 2 Winner (Nakivubo Hamz Stadium, 3:30 pm)
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