Uganda beat Somalia on penalties to win CECAFA U-17 title
What happened
50-second readUganda defeated Somalia 6-5 in a penalty shootout to win the CECAFA U-17 title after the final ended 0-0 in regulation time.
What else the report says
- What happens nextThe country won the CECAFA U-17 title in 2022 and will now return to the continental championship after finishing runner-up in Kigali.
- Uganda goalkeeper David Ssegirinya emerged as the decisive figure at Kigali Pele Stadium, making several important saves during the match before stopping three penalties in the shootout.
- Somalia created chances of its own during the match, with Abdullahi Hashi forcing a save from Ssegirinya from a free kick, while Asad Mohamed and Mohamud Osman missed opportunities late in the game.
- Neither side could score before the final whistle, sending the championship match directly to penalties.
Reported by Hiiraan Online
- Why it matters
- The article highlights the competitive nature of youth football in the region and Somalia's continued presence in the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.
- Still unclear
- What specific strategies did Somalia employ during the match?
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Key points
- Uganda defeated Somalia 6-5 in a penalty shootout to win the CECAFA U-17 title.
- Uganda goalkeeper David Ssegirinya saved three penalties during the shootout.
- Somalia reached the final after eliminating host Rwanda 5-4 on penalties.
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Kigali, Rwanda (HOL) — Uganda defeated Somalia 6-5 in a penalty shootout Monday to win the CECAFA qualifying tournament for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after the final ended 0-0 in regulation time.
Uganda goalkeeper David Ssegirinya emerged as the decisive figure at Kigali Pele Stadium, making several important saves during the match before stopping three penalties in the shootout.
Somalia created chances of its own during the match, with Abdullahi Hashi forcing a save from Ssegirinya from a free kick, while Asad Mohamed and Mohamud Osman missed opportunities late in the game. Uganda also threatened repeatedly, including a long-range effort from Sumaku Mutawakali that struck the crossbar.
Neither side could score before the final whistle, sending the championship match directly to penalties.
Ssegirinya then saved three Somali spot kicks as Uganda prevailed 6-5 to claim the regional title. He was later named goalkeeper of the tournament after conceding only once during the competition.
“I am very happy with the players because we worked so hard, topped the group, beat Ethiopia in the semis and now lifted the trophy after winning on penalties,” Uganda coach Kingston Laryea said.
“We are very proud of ourselves and thank everyone for the support,” Muhoozi said.
Somalia coach Dadir Amin Ali praised his players for reaching the final and securing another appearance at the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.
“As a coach I am very proud of my boys because it has been real hard work,” Ali said.
Somalia reached Monday’s final after eliminating host Rwanda 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 semifinal draw. Mohamud Osman scored Somalia’s equalizer four minutes after Rwanda took the lead in the second half.
Uganda qualified for the final with a 4-0 semifinal victory over Ethiopia.
Somalia’s run continues a strong period for its youth team. The country won the CECAFA U-17 title in 2022 and will now return to the continental championship after finishing runner-up in Kigali.
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Article context
What happened
- Uganda defeated Somalia 6-5 in a penalty shootout to win the CECAFA U-17 title after the final ended 0-0 in regulation time.
Key claims
- Uganda defeated Somalia 6-5 in a penalty shootout to win the CECAFA U-17 title.
- Uganda goalkeeper David Ssegirinya saved three penalties during the shootout.
- Somalia reached the final after eliminating host Rwanda 5-4 on penalties.
- Uganda qualified for the final with a 4-0 semifinal victory over Ethiopia.
Source limitations
- The article does not include responses from Somalia's coaching staff regarding the loss.
- No independent verification of the match details is provided.
- The article relies on the account of Hiiraan Online without external confirmation.
Reader takeaway
Somalia's youth team demonstrated resilience by reaching the final, despite losing to Uganda in the penalty shootout.
What remains unclear
- What specific strategies did Somalia employ during the match?
- How will this performance impact Somalia's youth football development?
- What are the future fixtures for both teams in the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations?
Why it matters
The article highlights the competitive nature of youth football in the region and Somalia's continued presence in the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.
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