Somalia U17 Team Advances to CECAFA Tournament Final
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The national team of Somalia under the age of 17 has advanced to the final of the CECAFA U17 tournament, a qualifier for the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations, after defeating the Rwanda team in penalties.
Reported by Goobjoog Somali ↗Latest reporting
The Somalia U-17 national team finished in second place in the CECAFA tournament after losing to Uganda in a penalty shootout 6-5.
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The Somalia U17 national team has reached the final of the CECAFA U17 tournament after defeating Rwanda in a penalty shootout.
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The Somalia U-17 national team finished in second place in the CECAFA tournament after losing to Uganda in a penalty shootout 6-5.
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Goobjoog Somali
The match ended in a 1-1 draw before Somalia won 5-4 on penalties.
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Goobjoog Somali
The final match is scheduled to be played on October 19 against Uganda.
Event date: 2026-10-19
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Goobjoog Somali
The Minister of Youth and Sports and the Chairman of the Somali Football Federation praised the players for their efforts.
Attributed to: Maxamed Cabduqaadir Cali, Cali Cabdi Maxamed
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Hiiraanweyn
The players of Ocean Stars displayed high-level performance characterized by skill, confidence, and unity.
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Hiiraanweyn
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Maxamed Cabduqaadir Cali, and the Chairman of the Somali Football Federation, Cali Cabdi Maxamed, praised the youth team for their honor and bravery in defending the national flag.
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Goobjoog Somali
The Somalia U17 national team has reached the final of the CECAFA U17 tournament after defeating Rwanda in a penalty shootout.
Event date: 2026-10-18
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The Somalia U-17 national team finished in second place in the CECAFA tournament after losing to Uganda in a penalty shootout 6-5.
Event date: 2026-10-19
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Most recent report · 19 October 2026 17:04 UTC
Xulka Soomaaliya U-17 oo kaalinta labaad ka galay tartanka CECAFA kaddib guuldarro rigoorayaal ah oo ka soo gaartay Uganda
The Somalia U-17 national team finished in second place in the CECAFA tournament after losing to Uganda in a penalty shootout 6-5.
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Most recent report · 18 October 2026 02:17 UTC
Somalia U17 Team Advances to CECAFA Tournament Final
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18 October 2026 02:17 – 19 October 2026 17:04 · UTC
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Xulka Soomaaliya U-17 oo kaalinta labaad ka galay tartanka CECAFA kaddib guuldarro rigoorayaal ah oo ka soo gaartay Uganda
The Somalia U-17 national team finished in second place in the CECAFA tournament after losing…
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Somalia U17 Team Advances to CECAFA Tournament Final
The national team of Somalia under the age of 17 has advanced to the final of the CECAFA U17 tournament, a qualifier for the 2026 Africa Cup…
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