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U-17 AFCON Qualifiers: Uganda Beat Somalia on Penalties to Win CECAFA Title

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Uganda defeated Somalia 6-5 in a penalty shootout on Monday to win the CECAFA regional qualifying tournament for the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.

Uganda won the CECAFA regional qualifying tournament for the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations after beating Somalia 6-5 on penalties following a goalless draw at the Pele Stadium in Kigali.
Rwanda edged Ethiopia 2-1 to finish third, securing the third and final CECAFA Zone slot for the tournament finals.
Uganda goalkeeper David Ssegirinya saved three penalties in the shootout and conceded only one goal throughout the tournament, earning him the Goalkeeper of the Tournament award.
Uganda striker Arnold Kayemba finished as the tournament's top scorer with four goals.
Uganda team captain Henry Muhoozi was named Player of the Tournament.