Uganda Cubs clinched the 2026 CECAFA U-17 championship after edging Somalia 6-5 on penalties following a draw in regulation time at the regional qualifiers.
Captain Henry Muhoozi collected the Most Valuable Player award while forward Arnold Kayemba finished as top scorer of the tournament.
Goalkeeper David Ssegirinya added the Goalkeeper of the Tournament prize as Uganda swept the individual honours.
Muhoozi received his medal from CECAFA vice-president Ali Abdi Mohamed and Kayemba was presented his award by Rwanda federation official Richard Mugisha.
Ssegirinya collected his prize from Uganda High Commission first secretary Ronnie Karakire in Kigali.
Head coach Laryea Kingston praised the squad and said he expects 20 percent of the players to reach the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
"We are building and I am proud of what my players have exhibited. No doubt 20% of these players will be at the U17 World Cup," Kingston said.
Somalia coach Daadir Amin Ali accepted the silver medals after the shootout defeat.
Ethiopia picked up the Fair Play Award handed over by Uganda delegation leader Mansoor Kabugo.
The victory secures Uganda's passage to the next stage of the continental U-17 pathway.
Key facts from the final
- Champions: Uganda Cubs
- Runners-up: Somalia
- Final result: 6-5 on penalties after draw
- MVP: Henry Muhoozi
- Top scorer: Arnold Kayemba
- Best goalkeeper: David Ssegirinya
- Fair Play: Ethiopia
- Coach: Laryea Kingston
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Source: SoftPower News
