Kenya U15 avoided a late scare to beat Chad 3-2 and finish top of Group Z at the FIFA U15 Boys World Cup, thereby securing qualification for the elite Tier A.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Juniors got off to a flying start when in-form captain Innocent Media found the back of the net just nine seconds into the match to hand Kenya an early lead.Duncan Muyah doubled the advantage in the 15th minute before Chad pulled one back to keep the contest alive.##NAJAVA_MECA_10062748##Silas Juma restored Kenya’s two-goal cushion in the 27th minute, but Chad struck again with 10 minutes remaining to set up a tense finish.Kenya held on to secure the victory, complete the group stage unbeaten, and book a place among the 32 group winners advancing to Tier A, where they will compete for the inaugural tournament title.The qualification also gives the young Kenyans an opportunity to face teams from across the world as the competition enters its placement stages.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How 3K FC claimed Mlima Derby bragging rights against Murang'a SealUnder the tournament’s format, group runners-up advance to Tier B, while the 32 group winners make up Tier A.Teams in Tier A will enter a Round of 32 bracket, but defeats will not result in elimination, with teams continuing to play classification matches through to the final day.The FIFA U15 Boys World Cup and Festival is an inaugural global youth competition designed to give young footballers international exposure and opportunities to develop their skills.Harambee Stars attacker explains why he snubbed Gor Mahia for Nairobi UnitedThe tournament uses an eight-a-side format, with matches played over two 20-minute halves on reduced pitches measuring 68 by 50 metres.A total of 191 national teams are taking part, divided into 32 groups. Following the opening phase, teams are placed into six performance tiers and continue competing against sides in their respective tiers.The Tier A winners will be crowned the inaugural champions, with the tier finals scheduled for Friday, 30 October and the competition concluding on Saturday, 31 October.STARS ABROAD: Ogam on target in Belgium as Ochieng, Anyembe feature
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