CECAFA U18: KCCA star nets Uganda into the final

CECAFA U18: KCCA star Abu Mayanja (short 9) nets Uganda into the final|FUFA IMAGE

CECAFA U18: KCCA star nets Uganda into the final

Allan Damba 12:12 - 05.12.2023

The Morley Byekwaso-coached team edged the young Amavubi Stars 1-0 at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium, Kisumu.

KCCA FC young forward Abubakar Mayanja struck past Rwanda to send Uganda into the final of the 2023 CECAFA U18 championship on Tuesday.

The Morley Byekwaso-coached team edged the young Amavubi Stars 1-0 at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium, Kisumu.

Travis Mutyaba in action against Rwanda|FUFA IMAGE

It was an evenly contested first half that saw both sides being cagey for the vast majority of it.

Uganda had the most threatening chance of the half, with youngster Richard Okello by the goalkeeper after being set by Travis Mutyaba.

Uganda,s team against Rwanda|FUFA IMAGE

Uganda continued to edge possession, albeit with minimal scoring opportunities, until Mayanja pounced to send them into the final.

The team is now set to take on either Tanzania or hosts Kenya, who are the other semi-finalists.

The latter pair are tussling it out later on Tuesday at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium.