Tanzania achieved a remarkable 7-0 victory over Djibouti in the U-20 AFCON CECAFA Qualifiers, recovering from an earlier defeat against Kenya. Valentino Mashaka excelled with a hat-trick, and Sabri Kondo added two goals. In another match, Sudan secured a 1-0 win over Rwanda, maintaining their winning streak. Moreover, Uganda began their title defense with a 3-0 win against Ethiopia, while Burundi overcame South Sudan 1-0.
In an emphatic performance, Tanzania triumphed over Djibouti with a resounding 7-0 victory during their second Group A match at the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) CECAFA Qualifiers in Dar es Salaam. After suffering a 2-1 defeat to Kenya in their initial match, Tanzania rebounded spectacularly, signaling their intent within the tournament. Valentino Mashaka led the charge with a second-half hat-trick, supported by two goals from Sabri Kondo, with additional strikes from Jammy Jammy and Nickson Mosha. The head coach of Tanzania, Charle Boniface Mkwasa, expressed his delight at the performance, emphasizing the players’ eagerness to score and the necessity to maintain this momentum in the upcoming matches. In a separate encounter at Azam Complex, Sudan managed a narrow 1-0 win over Rwanda, thanks to an early goal from Monzer Abdo Khamies Tiya. Both teams generated chances, but Sudan held firm to secure their second consecutive win in the tournament. Eric Nsimiyimana, the Rwandan coach, acknowledged the team’s mistakes leading to their defeat but encouraged his players to regroup for future matches. Similarly, the Sudanese coach, Mohamed Ibrahim Awadalla Ali, lauded his team’s performance and expressed their ambition to qualify for the AFCON U-20 tournament. Amidst the action, Uganda’s U-20 team commenced their campaign in Group B with a convincing 3-0 victory over Ethiopia, marking a strong start in their title defense. Uganda’s coach Matia Lule commended his squad’s performance while recognizing the importance of focusing on forthcoming games. Meanwhile, Burundi edged South Sudan with a 1-0 victory in an earlier match of the day. The qualifiers continue to unfold, with Tanzania’s impressive display serving as a reminder of their capabilities in the tournament as they aim for qualification to the continental event.
The TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) CECAFA Qualifiers feature several national teams competing for a chance to represent their region in the upcoming U-20 AFCON tournament. Tanzania hosts this year’s qualifiers in Dar es Salaam, where teams are placed in two groups. The tournament commenced with notable matches, including Tanzania’s initial loss to Kenya, followed by the dominant win against Djibouti. The format of the tournament includes knockout stages where the top teams will secure their spots for the AFCON event, highlighting the critical nature of these qualifiers for participating nations.
The recent matches in the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations CECAFA Qualifiers have showcased the competitive spirit and ambition of the participating teams. Tanzania’s remarkable comeback performance against Djibouti, coupled with Sudan’s decisive victory over Rwanda, illustrates the intensity of the competition. As teams strive for qualification to the continental tournament, the upcoming matches will be crucial in determining the best teams to advance.
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