South Sudan U17 suffered their first defeat in the CAF U17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers for the CECAFA Zone, losing 1–0 to Rwanda in Group A at Kigali Pele Stadium.
Shyaka Khalifa scored the decisive goal in the 54th minute, heading home from a corner to give Rwanda the lead.
The Young Bright Stars were unable to find an equaliser as Rwanda held on to claim victory in the qualifying campaign.
South Sudan will now turn their attention to their next fixture against Sudan as they continue their bid to qualify for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations.
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