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CECAFA News Head coach Mawien Deng Ajing, popularly known as Manawa, led the Bright Stars through a campaign that ended in the group stage, as the young team paid tribute to victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
CECAFA News The Young Bright Stars recovered from a two-goal deficit to secure a 3–2 victory over Sudan in their final Group A match, although their hopes of reaching the semi-finals remain dependent on results elsewhere.
CECAFA News The Young Bright Stars had only four substitutes for their Group A opener against hosts Rwanda, despite travelling with 20 players for the 2026 CAF U17 AFCON qualifiers, CECAFA Zone. Reported documentation discrepancies and passport-related problems affected five players, according to a team offic
CECAFA News Shyaka Khalifa’s second-half header secures a 1–0 victory for Rwanda at Kigali Pele Stadium.
CECAFA News Dismas Athanasi and Godfrey Somi score as defending champions Tanzania secure a 2–0 victory in the CECAFA Zone qualifiers in Rwanda
CECAFA News The Young Bright Stars have been drawn in Group A alongside hosts Rwanda and Sudan following a mini-draw triggered by Djibouti’s withdrawal from the regional tournament.
CECAFA News With the opening clash against Sudan approaching, Sports Hunter hopes the Young Bright Stars can enter their final training session with the right equipment.
CECAFA News Junior Bright Stars head to Kigali with a 28-member delegation as they prepare for the CAF TotalEnergies U-17 AFCON regional qualifiers.
CECAFA News South Sudan U-17 Drawn in Group A for CAF U-17 AFCON CECAFA Qualifiers
CECAFA News Mawien Deng Ajiing, known as “Manaw,” takes charge as the Young Bright Stars begin preparations for the 2026 U-17 zonal qualifiers in Rwanda.
CECAFA News Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Ladies FC score six as Yei Joint Stars finish fourth after reaching the CECAFA semi-finals for the first time in South Sudanese club history.
CECAFA News Yei Joint Stars FC’s historic CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA Qualifiers campaign ended in disappointment after Kenya Police Bullets FC secured a commanding 5-0 victory in the semi-final in Rwanda.
