CECAFA teams Uganda and Kenya have settled to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the second round of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026 qualifier.
The hosts Uganda took the lead after 13 minutes with Shadia Nabirye scoring at the FUFA Kadiba Stadium. After a well by Immaculate Acen, Nabirye was quick to rebound after Kenyan goalkeeper Mishel Okoyo had parried back the ball. But the Kenyan did not give up and continued to attack at the Ugandan goal.
After recess Kenya’s technical bench made changes bringing Emily Adhiambo and Gaudencia Maloba to replace Fleviah Khatenje and Ivy Atieno. Adhiambo later leveled matters for Kenya with a long shot taken from far outside the box after 61 minutes.
The two teams tried to create more scoring opportunities, but failed to find the goals.
Action continues on Saturday with Tanzania hosting South Africa, while Ethiopia will face Burundi on Sunday. Four other teams from Africa will qualify to join hosts Morocco for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final tournament.
