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
