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The 2025 CAF Africa Schools Football Championship concluded on Saturday, 26th April, with Uganda’s representatives, St Noa Girls Secondary School and St Mary’s Kitende, putting up a spirited performance in the continental tournament held at the University of Ghana Stadium in Accra.
While St Noa settled for silver after a hard-fought final against Ghana, Kitende narrowly missed the podium, finishing fourth after a defeat to the host nation in the third-place playoff.
Uganda’s St Noa Girls displayed remarkable resilience throughout the tournament but fell short in the final, losing 2-1 to a dominant Ghanaian side. Despite the defeat, their journey to the final was commendable, earning them a $200,000 prize in sports infrastructure, in addition to their earlier rewards from the zonal qualifiers.
Ghana’s U-15 girls, crowned champions, walked away with $300,000, capping off an impressive campaign on home soil.
In the boys’ category, St Mary’s Kitende faced a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Ghana in the third-place playoff. Henry Muhozi gave Uganda a halftime lead, but the hosts staged a second-half comeback to claim bronze.
The boys’ title was won by Tanzania, who edged Senegal 3-2 on penalties after a goalless draw in the final. Tanzania received $300,000, while Senegal took home $200,000. Ghana, as third-place finishers, were awarded $150,000.
The Ugandan contingent is set to return home today, with their flight expected to arrive at Entebbe International Airport at 5:55 PM EAT. Despite missing out on gold, both St Noa and Kitende have made the nation proud, showcasing Uganda’s growing talent in school football.
Uganda’s performance at the CAF African U15 Schools Championships highlights the potential of young footballers in the country. With continued investment in grassroots football, Uganda can aim for even greater success in future editions of the tournament.
The experience gained in Ghana will undoubtedly serve as a stepping stone for these young athletes as they continue their football journeys.
Uganda may not have claimed gold, but the determination and skill displayed by St Noa and Kitende signal a promising future for the nation’s football development.
The tournament also celebrated individual brilliance, with several players earning accolades:
Girls’ Category:
-Top Scorer:
Pulane Moloi (South Africa)
Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Precious Akenguwie (Ghana)
Player of the Tournament:
Jennifer Awuku (Ghana)
Fair Play Team:
Morocco
Boys’ Category:
Top Scorers: John Andor (Ghana) & Ingatus Cyril Acquah Hagan (Ghana)
Player of the Tournament:
Souleymane Commissaire Faye (Senegal)
Goalkeeper of the Tournament:
Rajabu Manyelezi (Tanzania)
Fair Play Team:
Tanzania
