Tanzania, June 23 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania's national under-17 women's football team, the Serengeti Girls, finished as runners-up in the CECAFA U-17 Women's Championship after suffering a 3-0 defeat to Uganda in the final at KMC Complex on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

Uganda produced a dominant display to claim the regional crown, taking the lead in the 38th minute through Justine Ayerango. Brenda Nassaka doubled the advantage four minutes later, giving the visitors a commanding 2-0 lead at half-time.

Any hopes of a Tanzanian comeback were extinguished early in the second half when Flavia Yagala, who posed a constant threat throughout the match, scored Uganda's third goal to seal victory.

Despite the disappointment, the Serengeti Girls ca...