Uganda's U-17 Women’s National Team, known as the Teen Cranes, successfully defended their CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship title with a 3-0 victory over Tanzania in the final held at KMC Stadium. This win marked the culmination of an impressive tournament for the Teen Cranes, who won all five of their matches.

CECAFA has announced that 12 teams, including Tanzanian club Simba and Uganda's Vipers, will participate in this year's CECAFA Kagame Cup in Kigali, Rwanda. Simba, a record six-time winner of the tournament, is returning after a seven-year absence.

Tanzania has stepped up security preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals after concluding a five-day specialized training in Arusha focused on nuclear and radiological safety, according to Michuzi Blog. The training, organized by the Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) in partnership with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), involved defense and security agencies and other institutions. It aimed to build capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to potential threats during the tournament.

The Kenyan national under-17 girls' football team, Junior Starlets, is one step away from qualifying for the U-17 Women's World Cup after defeating South Africa 2-0 in the first leg of the final qualifying round. The match took place at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, where Faith Boke scored the first goal in the 14th minute, followed by Brenda Achieng' who added a second goal in the 61st minute, securing a crucial away victory for the team.

The Junior Starlets have moved closer to qualifying for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup following their victory over South Africa. This win marks a significant step in their campaign for the tournament.

The national under 17 girls’ football team of Kenya secured a significant 2-0 victory against South Africa, advancing their prospects for the Under 17 World Cup. Head coach Mildred Cheche praised the team's mental strength following the match, highlighting their performance as a crucial step towards their goal.