Matchday first leg
Uganda vs Kenya- 4pm
Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo
Another test awaits the South African tactician who returns on the touchline after leading the senior national team last month in 2026 WAFCON Qualifiers.
Uganda wrestle with neighbors Kenya on Saturday in the second round of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo.
To reach this stage, Uganda thrashed the Baby Gladiators of Namibia 18-1 on aggregate in a double confrontation whilst Kenya got a bye.
Speaking ahead of the showdown in the capital, head coach Sheryl Botes expressed confidence in the Teen Cranes squad to navigate past Kenya.
“We had eight days to prepare the team. From what we have done so far, we are confident we can give Kenya a run for their money.”
It is not going to be easy, but we have had very good preparations and are ready to compete against Kenya. The country wants us to win, and all of us want to win.”
A formidable side compared to opponents in the previous round, Botes will have to instill tactical discipline and competitive resilience in her team.
Kenya come into the CECAFA derby with loads of experience having attained their maiden appearance at World Cup finals a year ago in Dominican Republic.
The winner in the second round duel between Kenya and Uganda will meet the victor between Ethiopia and Cameroon, for one of three available African tickets to play at the global tournament in Morocco.
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