Uganda Cubs Secure Semi-Final Spot with Dominant Victory Over Kenya.

Uganda’s U-17 team, the Uganda Cubs, has stormed into the semi-finals of the CECAFA U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after a commanding 5-0 win over Kenya on December 21, 2024.

The star of the match was James Bogere, whose sensational hat-trick led Uganda to victory in a game marked by precision and dominance.

The match, played with a high tempo, began with both teams striving for balance to keep their opponents’ attacks at bay.

However, the deadlock was broken in the 18th minute when James Bogere converted a penalty, giving the Cubs an early lead. Uganda doubled its advantage in the 40th minute with an emphatic goal from Magala Isima Mulala.

As the first half neared its conclusion, Bogere struck again, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to make it 3-0 in favor of the Cubs.

His electrifying performance continued into the second half when he completed his hat-trick in the 51st minute, leaving Kenya’s defense in disarray.

The icing on the cake came in the 81st minute when Simon Wanyama netted a well-crafted goal, sending Ugandan fans into jubilation and cementing a dominant 5-0 victory.

This victory secures Uganda’s place in the semi-finals, where they are set to face Somalia on December 24, 2024. The other semi-final will see Tanzania take on South Sudan. The finalists of the tournament will earn spots in the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, slated for next year.

With their stellar performance against Kenya, the Uganda Cubs have proven themselves to be strong contenders for the title and are just one step away from securing a place in the continental championship.

Fans across the country eagerly await their semi-final clash, hopeful for another display of brilliance from this promising team.