Sudan etched themselves into the annals of history after edging hosts Tanzania 4-3 on penalties to win their maiden CECAFA U20 Championship after a dramatic 1-1 draw at Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe final had already carried the significance of regional silverware after both teams secured qualification to the 2027 CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ghana with their semi-final victories. Tanzania had beaten Burundi 2-0, while Sudan overcame Uganda 3-2.Tanzania started nervously, with Sudan's Mutaz El Faki and Wail Galal causing early problems through their physicality and direct running.McCarthy admits work permit issues could cost him dream Manchester United jobJuma 'Chuga Boy' Abushiri thought he had a case for a penalty after going down inside the box in the 20th minute, but Djibouti referee Mahamoud Nasser waved play on.Abushiri came close moments later when his fierce free kick forced Sudan goalkeeper Mustafa Fahoud into a save. Tanzania then created another opening, but Suleiman Suleiman blasted over after a promising move.Their best chance of the half arrived in the 39th minute. Juma Sagwe unleashed a powerful effort that Fahoud did well to keep out.##NAJAVA_MECA_9980512##Tanzania continued to press, but Abushiri was unable to make the decisive touch after finding himself in a two-versus-two situation, allowing Fahoud to collect.Sudan threatened before the break when Galal's long-range attempt drifted wide.The score remained 0-0 at halftime.End in sight as Kariobangi Sharks, Mombasa United reach playoff breakthroughTanzania began the second half with greater purpose. A slick move involving Sagwe, Suleiman and Abushiri ended with Arafat Masoud shooting straight at Fahoud.The Sudan goalkeeper was increasingly influential and produced two outstanding saves in the 63rd minute, first denying a long-range effort before using his feet to stop Farid Mzalendo from point-blank range.Sudan made their first changes, introducing Waheed Shandi for Mutaz Wali and Ibrahim Samani for Monzer Abdo.##NAJAVA_MECA_9980513##Tanzania responded by introducing Abdulnassir 'Casemiro' Abdallah and Mzalendo for Shomvi Rajabu and Suleiman.The hosts continued to push, but Sudan's defence held firm. Obai Abdalla was booked for a tactical foul in the 82nd minute before Fahoud produced another fingertip save to keep out Mzalendo's free kick.The game went to extra time after further substitutions, with Faraji Kayanda replacing Sagwe and Omer Ahmed coming on for Galal.BREAKING: Government moves to clear outstanding Harambee Stars allowancesSudan finally broke the deadlock in the 94th minute.A free-kick routine was blocked, but the rebound was lobbed back into the area, and fresh substitute Omer Ahmed finished to put Sudan 1-0 ahead.Tanzania nearly responded immediately, but Obai Abdalla produced a crucial intervention to deny Kayanda after Fahoud had been beaten.##NAJAVA_MECA_9981887##Fahoud then saved again, this time from Kelvin Revokatus' fierce effort, as Sudan took their lead into the second period of extra time.Tanzania refused to go away.In the 111th minute, Casemiro, who had been left out of the starting lineup, equalised after receiving a pass from Mzalendo. The stadium erupted.McCarthy defends inclusion of suspended Gor Mahia duo in Harambee StarsTanzania pushed for a winner, with Ahmad Ahmad's effort hitting the side netting, but neither side could find another goal.The title therefore went to penalties.Casemiro scored Tanzania's first, followed by Arafat Masoud. Bashiri Kibaila and Kayanda then missed, while Mzalendo converted.##NAJAVA_MECA_9981888##For Sudan, Waheed Shandi and Omer Ahmed scored before Mazin Fadul missed. Samani converted, leaving Humaida Ahmed with the decisive kick.He made no mistake. Sudan won the CECAFA U20 title after a 1-1 draw and a 4-3 victory on penalties.