Football: Kenya’s U17s eliminated from AFCON qualifiers after Somalia defeat
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Citizen
Kenya’s Under-17s have been eliminated from the CECAFA zone qualifiers for the Africa U17 Cup of Nations after a 2-0 defeat to Somalia at Kigali Pele Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda. With no wins after two matches, Kenya are out of the tournament, while Somalia qualify for the next round, reports Citizen.
Kenya have been eliminated from the CECAFA zone qualifiers for the Africa Under-17 Cup of Nations after losing 2-0 to Somalia on Wednesday, 14 October, at Kigali Pele Stadium. The Junior Stars had already lost by the same score to Tanzania in their opening match, Citizen reports.
Somalia took the lead in the first half through captain Mahmud Osman after a defensive error by Kenya. Kenya captain Ian Nzisa had his team’s best chance before the break, but his shot was saved, according to Citizen.
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