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Rwanda beat Ethiopia 2-1 to qualify for U17 Africa Cup of Nations

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Rwanda’s under-17 team beat Ethiopia 2-1 in the third-place match of the CECAFA tournament in Kigali, securing a place at the Africa Cup of Nations U17. Haylen Jayden Shema and Ndizeye Isaac scored for Rwanda, according to Umuseke.

Rwanda’s under-17 team beat Ethiopia 2-1 in the CECAFA tournament’s third-place match to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations Under-17, according to Umuseke. The match was played on Monday at Kigali Pelé Stadium.

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