Uganda U17 team has brightened its chances for qualification from the group stages after defeating Kenya 1-3 at Azam Complex Stadium Chamazi in Tanzania on Sunday evening in the ongoing CAF U17 Regional Qualifiers.

Uganda Cubs’ goals were scored by Kisozi Seed High School forward Yiga Najib in the 45^th minute while the other two goals were scored by KCCA FC Soccer Academy player Ibrahim Juma and Vipers SC JT forward Ivan Asaba in the 80^th and 84^th minutes respectively.

Uganda U17 coach Peter Onen made two changes in the lineup that defeated South Sudan. He opted for  Yiga Najib and Iddi Abdul Wahid.

However, the Kenyans had canceled Yiga’s goal with an equaliser from Ezekiel Nyakundi 15 minutes to the end of the game before Juma and Asaba secured the victory for Cubs. Kenya missed a penalty in the game but Uganda converted their kick successfully.

Uganda is second on the table with 6 points behind Ethiopia with 9 points. Kenya have 6 points in third while South Sudan is fourth with 3 points, Djibouti last without a point.

The Cubs will play Djibouti in the last group fixture on Tuesday 22^nd August 2018.

The best two nations from each group (A&B) will qualify for the semifinal.