This archive report was first published on 20 September 2019.
The Cecafa Under 20 tournament kicked off on September 21, 2019, in Gulu, Uganda, with 11 teams participating, including Kenya, Ethiopia, and Tanzania.
Uganda, Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti, Kenya, Ethiopia, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Burundi, South Sudan, and Somalia took part in the inaugural tournament, while Rwanda pulled out due to financial challenges.
Kenya's head coach, Stanley Okumbi, expressed optimism about his team's chances, saying, 'We have a good squad and have trained well for the tournament. It is a good opportunity for the players to show what they are capable of and I know they will grab the chance.'
The tournament is being hosted by Uganda, with matches taking place at the Pece Stadium and the Njeru Center in Jinja. The teams are divided into three groups, with Group A consisting of Uganda, Sudan, Eritrea, and Djibouti, Group B consisting of Kenya, Ethiopia, Zanzibar, and Tanzania, and Group C consisting of Burundi, South Sudan, and Somalia.
Group A matches include Sudan vs. Djibouti at 2pm and Uganda vs. Eritrea at 4pm, both taking place at the Pece Stadium. Group B matches include Kenya vs. Zanzibar at 2pm and Ethiopia vs. Tanzania at 4pm, both taking place at the Njeru Center.
