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Rwanda U17 beat Sudan to reach semi-finals

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Rwanda U17 beat Sudan 2-0 to qualify for the semi-finals of the CECAFA zonal qualifiers for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations. Pacifique Bahati and Valentin Tuyizere scored the goals, ahead of a match against Somalia on Saturday, according to Ktpress.

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