The 2025 CAF Africa Colleges Soccer Championship concluded on Saturday, twenty sixth April, with Uganda’s representatives, St Noa Women Secondary College and St Mary’s Kitende, placing up a spirited efficiency within the continental match held on the College of Ghana Stadium in Accra.
Whereas St Noa settled for silver after a hard-fought remaining towards Ghana, Kitende narrowly missed the rostrum, ending fourth after a defeat to the host nation within the third-place playoff.
Uganda’s St Noa Women displayed exceptional resilience all through the match however fell brief within the remaining, shedding 2-1 to a dominant Ghanaian facet. Regardless of the defeat, their journey to the ultimate was commendable, incomes them a $200,000 prize in sports activities infrastructure, along with their earlier rewards from the zonal qualifiers.
Ghana’s U-15 women, topped champions, walked away with $300,000, capping off a formidable marketing campaign on dwelling soil.
Within the boys’ class, St Mary’s Kitende confronted a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Ghana within the third-place playoff. Henry Muhozi gave Uganda a halftime lead, however the hosts staged a second-half comeback to say bronze.
The boys’ title was received by Tanzania, who edged Senegal 3-2 on penalties after a goalless draw within the remaining. Tanzania acquired $300,000, whereas Senegal took dwelling $200,000. Ghana, as third-place finishers, had been awarded $150,000.
The Ugandan contingent is ready to return dwelling right this moment, with their flight anticipated to reach at Entebbe Worldwide Airport at 5:55 PM EAT. Regardless of lacking out on gold, each St Noa and Kitende have made the nation proud, showcasing Uganda’s rising expertise in class soccer.
Uganda’s efficiency on the CAF African U15 Colleges Championships highlights the potential of younger footballers within the nation. With continued funding in grassroots soccer, Uganda can intention for even better success in future editions of the match.
The expertise gained in Ghana will undoubtedly function a stepping stone for these younger athletes as they proceed their soccer journeys.
Uganda might not have claimed gold, however the willpower and ability displayed by St Noa and Kitende sign a promising future for the nation’s soccer growth.
The match additionally celebrated particular person brilliance, with a number of gamers incomes accolades:
Women’ Class:
-Prime Scorer:
Pulane Moloi (South Africa)
Goalkeeper of the Match: Valuable Akenguwie (Ghana)
Participant of the Match:
Jennifer Awuku (Ghana)
Truthful Play Group:
Morocco
Boys’ Class:
Prime Scorers: John Andor (Ghana) & Ingatus Cyril Acquah Hagan (Ghana)
Participant of the Match:
Souleymane Commissaire Faye (Senegal)
Goalkeeper of the Match:
Rajabu Manyelezi (Tanzania)
Truthful Play Group:
Tanzania
