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Part of situation: CECAFA U-20 Championship progress (2 clusters)

CECAFA U-20 semi-finals begin in Dar es Salaam

CECAFA U-20 semi-finals AFCON qualifiers Tanzania U20 Uganda U20

The 2026 CECAFA U-20 Championship has reached the semi-final stage at Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The tournament serves as a pathway for teams to qualify for the AFCON U-20 finals in Ghana.

In the first semi-final, Uganda faces Sudan. Uganda enters the match after a 1-0 group stage victory over Sudan, with playmaker Isma Magala noting that a tactical shift during halftime was key to their previous success. Uganda has recorded six points in the tournament so far.

The second semi-final features host nation Tanzania against Burundi. Tanzania has demonstrated strong form in Group A, scoring seven goals and conceding none, including a 4-0 win over Ethiopia to top their group.

Entities

AFCON U-20 · CAF · CECAFA · CECAFA U-20 Championship · Ethiopia · Tanzania · Tanzania U20 · Uganda · Uganda U20 · Uhuru Stadium

Sources

Ratiba ya Mechi Leo 22 Septemba 2026: Tanzania U20, CECAFA, UWCL [www.sokaletu.com]
ROAD to AFCON 2027: TotalEnergies CAF AFCON PAMOJA 2027 Qualifiers take centre stage as Matchdays 1 and 2 kick-off [www.sports247.ng]
Draw date set for U-17 Africa Cup of Nations 2027 CECAFA qualifiers [cecafaonline.com]
Elvis Opakrwoth: Uganda Hippos’ winger anticipates a do-or-die contest against Sudan | 2026 CECAFA 2026 [kawowo.com]