Uganda Cubs missed the possibility to safe early qualification for the FIFA U-17 World Cup after falling 1-0 to Cameroon of their second Group B match on the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 on Friday.
Following a powerful 3-0 victory over DR Congo of their opening fixture, Uganda got here into the encounter figuring out one other win would transfer them nearer to each the knockout levels and World Cup qualification. Nevertheless, the Cubs have been undone by a resilient Cameroon aspect decided to revive their marketing campaign after shedding to Côte d’Ivoire of their first sport.
Cameroon started the competition with higher urgency, urgent aggressively and disrupting Uganda’s passing rhythm from the opening minutes.
The breakthrough got here within the twenty fifth minute when Abdulraman Soudeisse capitalised on a defensive lapse within the Uganda backline earlier than calmly slotting the ball previous the goalkeeper to offer the Younger Indomitable Lions the lead.
Uganda struggled to create clear-cut alternatives within the opening half as Cameroon remained organised defensively and robust in midfield.
The Cubs improved after the break and loved extra possession as they looked for an equaliser. They pushed ahead with intent and confirmed dedication within the closing levels, however have been unable to discover a breakthrough towards a disciplined Cameroon defence.
Regardless of the defeat, Uganda nonetheless stay in rivalry for qualification heading into their closing Group B match towards Côte d’Ivoire, a contest that would decide each knockout-stage development and FIFA U-17 World Cup qualification.
The Cubs will now want a constructive end result towards the West Africans to maintain their dream marketing campaign alive.