Uganda Cubs opened their CECAFA U-17 qualifiers campaign with an 8-0 demolition of Burundi at Kigali Pele Stadium on Saturday.
The Cubs led 4-0 at half-time after Arnold Kayemba netted a brace before Arafat Ibanda and Nicholas Kawooya added further goals.
Junior Afoyrwoth extended the advantage early in the second half before Sebastian Fisher Scott announced his arrival with a hat-trick.
The Partick Thistle forward, who recently switched allegiance from Scotland, came off the bench to score three times in a dream debut.
Fisher opened his account with a header from Afoyrwoth's cross before adding two composed finishes from Shaldon Ssevume through balls.
His father Scott Fisher watched from the stands as the striker dedicated the goals to his family and teammates.
Head coach Laryea Kingston welcomed the positive start but insisted the tournament remains in its early stages.
Uganda face Ethiopia in their final Group B match on Wednesday targeting top spot and a semi-final berth.
How Fisher Scott announced himself on Uganda debut
The striker scored a hat-trick after coming on as a second-half substitute with a header and two composed finishes from through balls.
- Uganda Cubs 8-0 Burundi (Kigali Pele Stadium, Saturday)
- Half-time: Uganda 4-0 Burundi
- Scorers: Kayemba (2), Ibanda, Kawooya, Afoyrwoth, Fisher Scott (3)
- Next: Uganda vs Ethiopia, Wednesday 14 October 2026
Source: FUFA
