Kenya 17’s hopes of featuring in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have been delt a severe blow following a 1-0 loss to Tanzania at the Nakivubo Hamz Stadium, Kampala, Uganda.Kenya went into the match knowing that a win would put them on the front foot for advancing to the semi-finals of the competition after fellow group members Tanzania and Uganda settled for a 1-1 draw on Sunday.The 15th edition of the U17 Africa Cup of Nations is slated for Sunday 30 March to Saturday 19 April 2025 in Morocco. REVEALED: How Michael Olunga and Engin Firat voted at 2024 FIFA Best AwardsKenya are hoping to join hosts Morocco, Angola, Egypt, Zambia, Ivory Coast, Senegal, and Mali who have already booked a spot in the continental showpiece. Salim Babu’s charges however had a tough start to the game as they went behind in the 19th minute when Juma Sagwe handed Tanzania the lead.##NAJAVA_MECA_8580134##Tanzania held on to the slender lead as they went into the halftime break leading 1-0. With the lead, Tanzania opted to sit deep and soak in the pressure in a bid to register their first win of the tournament. Despite huffing and puffing in the second half, Kenya failed to net a goal that would see them share the spoils as Tanzania walked home with three points. Kenya will now have to beat Uganda to advance to the semi-finals of the tournament.
