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David GOMBE

Uganda U17 Males’s Soccer Nationwide Group, the Cubs kicked off their 2026 AFCON U17 marketing campaign with a 3-0 conquer DR Congo in a Group B contest on Wednesday in Rabat, Morocco.

Objectives from Captain Owen Mukisa, Nicholas Kawooya, and substitute Abdushakur Babi secured most factors for the Cubs.

Skipper Mukisa gave Uganda the lead within the thirty seventh minute when he headed dwelling a top quality Trevor Mubiru cross.

Earlier than the halftime breather, Kawooya headed dwelling a Mukisa’s well-delivered nook kick to double Uganda’s lead.

Mubiru who had a good sport was despatched off after being proven a second yellow card for holding the ball within the second half.

Babi put the seal on Uganda’s victory when he scored the third aim within the closing levels of the competition.

Uganda underneath the stewardship of Laryea Kingston and his assistants Steven Bengo and Saddam Juma will return to motion on Saturday in opposition to Cameroon.

In the meantime, within the different Group B sport Ivory Coast beat Cameroon 2-0 and can subsequent face DR Congo.

The 2026 AFCON match in Morocco will run from thirteenth Might to 2nd June.

All of the groups that may attain the quarterfinals will progress to World Cup mechanically, whereas two different groups will undergo the playoff to make whole of ten groups that may symbolize the continent.

Final 12 months, Uganda edged The Gambia within the playoff to qualify for the first-ever FIFA World Cup match.