Kenya’s U15 teams will be aiming for improved results on Friday after a mixed opening day at the 2026 CAF African Schools Football Championship CECAFA qualifiers in Kigali, Rwanda.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsBoysThe boys suffered a 4-0 defeat to Tanzania in their opening Group A match before settling for a barren draw against Sudan. They now face hosts Rwanda in their final group match, with victory needed to boost their chances of reaching the semi-finals.Rwanda and Tanzania lead the group on four points each. Rwanda opened with a 6-0 win over Sudan before drawing 0-0 with Tanzania, leaving the hosts and Tanzania in poll position ahead of the final round of matches.##NAJAVA_MECA_9930468##GirlsKenya’s girls began their Group B campaign with a 0-0 draw against Tanzania. They have two matches on Friday, taking on Sudan and Somalia, as they seek to secure a place in the last four.The top two teams in each group will advance to the semi-finals, with the eventual winners earning qualification to represent the CECAFA region at the CAF African Schools Football Championship continental stage.The qualifiers, which began on Thursday, feature U15 boys’ and girls’ teams from across the CECAFA region and runs until Saturday, 5 September. Harambee Stars goalkeeper targets supremacy after rejoining TuskerThe boys are playing at Kigali Pele Stadium, while the girls’ matches are being held at the FERWAFA Complex, with the finals set for Kigali Pele Stadium.Kenya’s boys are in Group A alongside Rwanda, Tanzania and Sudan, while the girls are in Group B with Tanzania, Sudan and Somalia. Group B in the boys’ competition features defending champions Uganda, Somalia, South Sudan and Burundi, while Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and Uganda make up Group A in the girls’ competition.STARS ABROAD: Ouma makes Championship debut as Vyner is benched in Wrexham winThe tournament is part of CAF President Patrice Motsepe’s initiative to promote youth development and provide young players with a platform to nurture their talent through competitive football.The financial incentive is also significant, with the winners in each category set to receive US$100,000 (about Ksh12.9 million), the runners-up US$75,000 (about Ksh9.7 million) and third-placed teams US$50,000 (about Ksh6.5 million), based on an exchange rate of approximately Ksh129 to the dollar.The prize money, supported by the Motsepe Foundation, is earmarked for school development projects, including classrooms, sports facilities and clean water systems.History as Harambee Starlets captain qualifies for UEFA Champions LeagueKenya will now look to make the most of Friday’s fixtures and keep both teams’ semi-final hopes alive.
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