Kenya’s Under-17 boy’s football team, the Junior Stars, will launch their campaign in the Zonal qualifiers of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Wednesday afternoon against Tanzania at 1 PM.The match is set to be beamed live on CECAFA’s YouTube channel from 1 PM (EAT).The Group A match marks Day 2 of the competition. Later in the day, South Sudan will face Sudan in a Group B clash at the same Nakivubo Hamz Stadium in Kampala.##NAJAVA_MECA_8582091##Kenya’s U17 team was placed in Group A alongside Tanzania and hosts Uganda after a redraw by CECAFA last week on Thursday 12 December. The redraw followed the withdrawal of Ethiopia and Burundi from the AFCON qualifiers.Kenya enters the match with an advantage after Tanzania and Uganda played to a 1-1 draw in the group opener on Sunday. A win for Salim Babu’s team against Tanzania would significantly enhance their chances of topping the group and securing qualification.##NAJAVA_MECA_8580157##The Junior Stars did not participate in last year’s tournament, held in Zanzibar and won by Somalia, a rapidly rising footballing nation in the region. Head coach Salim Babu emphasized the importance of their opening match.“We know facing Tanzania will not be an easy task because they already played and drew 1-1 with Uganda. My players understand the significance of this match, and we will go all out to secure a win,” Babu stated.Kenya U17 vs Tanzania U17 game will be live on CECAFA’s YouTube channel from 1PM.#TeamKenya pic.twitter.com/NT0eeR5mu5— Ole Teya (@TeyaKevin) December 18, 2024 Charles Okere concerned by Tusker’s joint-worst record in FKF Premier LeagueThe top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, with the finalists earning automatic qualification to the U-17 AFCON next year.Defending champions Somalia will start their campaign against South Sudan in Sunday’s opening match. Kenya will then face Uganda in their final Group A match on Saturday 21 December, at 3:00 PM.Kenya international dropped by American clubThe tournament’s semi-finals are set for Tuesday 24 December, while the third-place playoff and final will both take place on Friday 27 December.The competition runs from Sunday 15 to Friday 27 December, with all matches held at Nakivubo Hamz Stadium in Kampala, Uganda.
