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The previous edition in 2019 was held in Uganda, and the latter triumphed after beating Eritrea 3-0 in the final, courtesy of Bright Anukani, Mustafa Kizza and Joel Madondo.
After a five-year hiatus, the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup is set for a return this year.
Following a CECAFA General Assembly held in Kenya on Friday, an announcement was made on the tournament's return.
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And, Zanzibar were thus awarded the hosting rights for the 2024 edition.
The previous edition in 2019 was held in Uganda, and the latter triumphed after beating Eritrea 3-0 in the final, courtesy of Bright Anukani, Mustafa Kizza and Joel Madondo.
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12:53 - 24.02.2024
Kitara coach Ssenyondo reveals why KCCA win at Lugogo was special
"There's a game I played here (previously), I led till the 90th minute but lost 2-1 in the three added minutes," the youthful tactician recalled.
It should be noted that Uganda are the CECAFA record holders, having won it on 15 occasions.
However, since its foundation in 1926, Uganda has won the Oldest Competition in Africa 40 times, with Kenya coming closest with 21.
Countries to form part include Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, Zanzibar and Djibouti.
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19:19 - 23.02.2024
UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE Pandemonium! Denis Omedi makes stings as Kitara completes double over KCCA
Star-marksman Denis Omedi struck for the visiting Royals to edge a tightly contested affair under the floodlights.
Meanwhile, Zanzibar were awarded the rights to host the CAF Africa Schools Football Championship CECAFA Zonal qualifiers.
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12:44 - 23.02.2024
Angry KCCA coach Mubiru lambasts "disrespectful" FUFA, schools them over missing U20 players
"But when you take away players just to play friendly games, really, I don't think it makes sense. But they do it because they have authority and power and no one will challenge them."
On the other hand, Uganda were granted the rights to host the AFCON U-17 Boys CECAFA Zonal qualifiers, while Tanzania will host the AFCON U-20 CECAFA Zonal qualification games.
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