This archive report was first published on 30 August 2019.
Kenya's Cecafa Under 15 Challenge Cup dreams were crushed by Uganda in the final, losing 0-4 in Asmara, Eritrea on Friday, August 30, 2019.
Uganda's Patrick Ouke opened the scoring in the 17th minute, followed by Travis Mutyaba doubling the lead in the 38th minute.
Abasi Kyeyune sealed the win with a second-half brace, leaving Kenya's Harambee Stars U-15 team stunned.
Despite the heavy loss, Harambee Stars U-15 Head Coach Sagar Lakhani praised his team's bravery and ball circulation, citing the Ugandans' superior physicality as the reason for their defeat.
'I am very happy. The boys were brave and circulated the ball very well. We just could not match the physicality of the opponents,' Coach Lakhani told Nation Sport after the match.
Kenya's starting lineup against Uganda included Zein Mwakitawa, Karl Murugu, Andrew Waliaula, Brian Kamau, Harel Gil, Robby Mangi, and Alvin Kasavuli.
