CECAFA U-17 Qualifiers Best XI named as Uganda Cubs dominate
David GOMBE
The CECAFA U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers Best XI has been released after Uganda Cubs won the 2026 edition in Kigali.
Uganda, who beat Somalia 6-5 on penalties in the final, dominates the team with six players named in the team of the tournament.
Left back Ukasha Jemba, captain and MVP of the tournament Henry Muhoozi, top scorer Arnold Kayemba with four goals, Nicholas Kawooya and Junior Ofoyrwoth.
David Ssegirinya who walked away with the goalkeeper of the tournament gong is also in the best eleven of the championship.
Uganda, Somalia and Rwanda will represent the East African region at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco.
Somalia’s Dadir Amin Ali was named Coach of the Tournament.
Goalkeeper
David Segirinya (Uganda)
Defenders
Ukasha Jemba, Ndizeye Isaac (Rwanda), Abdalla Hashi (Somalia), Shyaka Khalifa (Rwanda)
Midfielders
Muhoozi Henry (Uganda ), Mohamud Osman (Somalia), Arnold Kayemba (Uganda)
Forwards
Nicholas Kawooya (Uganda), Junior Ofoyrwth (Uganda), Zemichael Minyahel Niguse (Ethiopia)
Coach: Dadir Amin Ali – Somalia