Uganda U17 2–2 Ghana U17: Young Cranes Hold Their Nerve in Dramatic CAF U17 Cup of Nations Final Draw

Uganda U17 and Ghana U17 shared the spoils in a gripping 2–2 draw in the CAF Cup of Nations U17 final, a contest that showcased the character, resilience and attacking ambition of two of Africa’s brightest emerging sides.

• Uganda U17 will play with . , on .
• Ghana U17 will play with . , on .

Uganda U17

Ghana U17

Substitutions:

Uganda U17

• N. Kawooya (I. Fahad, 46)
• M. Owen (B. Abdulshakur, 61)
• S. Ngobi (B. Olwa, 77)

Ghana U17

• C. Agyei (G. Yao, 51)
• M. Awuli (A. Appiah, 56)
• J. Annan (M. Armah, 90)
• N. Essuman (M. Mensah, 90)

Ball possession:

The result leaves the trophy decided by fine margins beyond the 90 minutes, but as a standalone spectacle the match underlined why both countries are increasingly seen as rising powers in youth football on the continent.

Passes:

### High drama in see‑saw final

Defense:

In a final befitting the stage, the momentum swung several times. Uganda U17 twice asked questions of Ghana’s much‑praised back line, showing composure in the final third and a willingness to commit bodies forward. Ghana, long regarded as a traditional powerhouse in youth football, responded with periods of pressure of their own, using pace out wide and quick combinations around the box to force openings.

Face-to-face:

Both teams found the net twice, with Uganda’s young forwards capitalising on lapses in concentration and Ghana replying through well‑constructed moves that cut through the Ugandan rearguard. The late stages were tense rather than open, with neither side prepared to over‑commit and risk defeat in such a high‑stakes final.

Fouls:

Yellow cards:

• T. Mubiru (Uganda U17) at 36 minute
• L. Wunzalgu (Ghana U17) at 80 minute

Penalties in a match:

• I. Arafat (Uganda U17) at 90 minute
• J. Owino (Uganda U17) at 120 minute
• H. Muhoozi (Uganda U17) at 120 minute
• B. Abdulshakur (Uganda U17) at 120 minute
• B. Olwa (Uganda U17) at 120 minute
• I. Arafat (Uganda U17) at 120 minute
• M. Mujaid (Uganda U17) at 120 minute
• S. Musa (Uganda U17) at 120 minute
• T. Mubiru (Uganda U17) at 120 minute
• J. Narbi (Ghana U17) at 120 minute
• M. Mensah (Ghana U17) at 120 minute
• L. Wunzalgu (Ghana U17) at 120 minute
• M. Nyantakyi (Ghana U17) at 120 minute
• I. Barfo (Ghana U17) at 120 minute
• A. Appiah (Ghana U17) at 120 minute
• G. Yao (Ghana U17) at 120 minute

The last five games (including this match):

• Uganda U17 – L
• Ghana U17 – D

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Line-ups:

Next games:

• Uganda U17 will play with . , on .
• Ghana U17 will play with . , on .