Somalia U-17 Reach CECAFA Final After Penalty Shootout Win Over Rwanda

Mogadishu, (SONNA) — Somalia's national under-17 team has reached the final of the CECAFA qualifying tournament after their official match against Rwanda ended 1-1, before winning 5-4 on penalties in the quarter-final of the competition.

The Ocean Stars put on a strong performance, displaying skill, cohesion and resilience that enabled them to defeat the host team Rwanda at their own ground and officially secure their place in the final.

The Minister of Youth and Sports of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Mohamed Abduqadir Ali, and the President of the Somali Football Federation and Vice President of CECAFA, Mr. Ali Abdi Mohamed (Ali Shiine), praised the national team for their bravery in defending the honor and reputation of the Somali flag.

The Somalia national under-17 team is now one step away from winning the tournament, and will face Uganda in the final on 19 October.