Junior Stars defeat South Sudan to edge closer to U-17 CAF AFCON qualification

Kenya’s Under-17 football team, the Junior Stars, moved a step closer to the semifinals of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations CECAFA qualifiers with a commanding 2-0 win over South Sudan at the Abebe Bikila Stadium in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Derrick Wanyonyi opened the scoring in the 12th minute, capitalizing on a shaky South Sudanese defence.

Despite their efforts, the visitors failed to find the back of the net, and the first half ended with Kenya leading by a solitary goal.

The second half saw both teams pushing for dominance, but it was Trevor Nassasiro who sealed the win with a late strike in the 89th minute, giving Kenya a comfortable 2-0 victory.

This marks the Junior Stars’ second win in Group A, following a 2-1 comeback victory over Rwanda.

With the result, Kenya sit atop the group with 12 points, level with Ethiopia, ahead of their final group match on November 27, 2025, with a semifinal spot up for grabs.