AFCON U17: Laryea Kingston leads Uganda to big win in opener against DR Congo
Former Ghana midfielder Laryea Kingston began his AFCON U17 adventure with the Uganda U17 team with a thumping opening day victory against DR Congo. The Ghanaian trainer's young Cubs cruised to a 3-0 victory in Group B to start the tournament on a bright note at the Prince Moulay Stadium.After a boisterous opening 30 minutes, the East Africans opened the scoring through Owen Mukisa, who rose high to head home from a cross.And right at the stroke of half time, Nicholas Kawooya doubled the advantage with a similar header from a corner kick.With nine minutes remaining, AbdulShakur Babi sealed…
Former Ghana midfielder Laryea Kingston began his AFCON U17 adventure with the Uganda U17 team with a thumping opening day victory against DR Congo.The Ghanaian trainer's young Cubs cruised to a 3-0 victory in Group B to start the tournament on a bright note at the Prince Moulay Stadium.After a boisterous opening 30 minutes, the East Africans opened the scoring through Owen Mukisa, who rose high to head home from a cross.And right at the stroke of half time, Nicholas Kawooya doubled the advantage with a similar header from a corner kick.With nine minutes remaining, AbdulShakur Babi sealed an emphatic win for Uganda, smashing home after a quick counter-attack move.Kingston, a former Ghana star, is hoping to lead Uganda to the FIFA U17 World Cup later this year in Qatar.He was named coach of the Cubs earlier this year following his return from the United States.
He previously coached Ghana's Black Starlets, leading them to the WAFU-17 Championship in Accra in 2025.
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Source: Ghana Soccer Net
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