The CECAFA Schools Cup also known as the CAF African Schools Football Championship CECAFA qualifiers is an annual schools association football competition launched in 2022 as qualification for the CAF African Schools Football Championship organised by CECAFA for its nations.
History The inaugural tournament was held in Chamazi, Tanzania. Uganda’s Royal Giant High School won the boys edition against Geda Roble Secondary School from Ethiopia 4–2 via penalties after the match ended in a goalless draw. In the girls edition, Tanzania's Fountain Gate Dodoma Secondary School defeated Awaro Senior Secondary from Ethiopia 3–0 in the final played at the Azam Stadium.
The second edition was hosted in Nairobi, Kenya from 11–13 December 2023. Uganda won the boys edition 4–2 via penalties against Tanzania after the match ended in a 1–1 draw. The girls edition was also won by Uganda winning 2–1 against hosts Kenya.
The third edition was hosted in Kitende, Uganda from 10–12 December 2024. Tanzania won the boys edition after finishing tied on 6 points with Uganda but with a superior goal difference. The girls edition was won by Uganda after being tied with Tanzania on seven points but also with a superior goal difference.
Results Boys SeasonChampionPointsRunner-upRefs. Royal Giant High School Geda Roble Secondary School
Girls SeasonChampionPointsRunner-upRefs. Fountain Gate Dodoma Secondary School Awaro Senior Secondary School
Awards The following players were awarded best in the tournament:
Boys TournamentPlayer of the TournamentGolden BootGoalsGolden GloveFair Play2022Kabe Buzuna Biruk Ajo Minari Alex Lomoro Dawit Biruk Bekel Aljeel Al Genina2023 Achraf Kyakuwa Simon Wanyama Abraham Nassor2024 Ashraf Kyakuwanot awarded Jean Marie Irakiza2025 Henry Muhoozi Nabil Kajumba Ramadhan Ngendabanyikwa
Girls TournamentPlayer of the TournamentGolden BootGoalsGolden GloveFair Play2022 Zainabu Dotto KarukaWinfrida Gerald Allic Nelson Nechemia CEM Boulaus2023 Lindey Weey Atieno Shadia Nabirye Huda Ayikeru2024 Ella Louange Kezimana Brendah Nassaka Haira Naboosa2025 Lydia Namaseruka Hajra Mawanja Lukia Seleman
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