(KIGALI, RWANDA) – South Sudan came from two goals down to defeat Sudan 3-2 in a Group A match at the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations CECAFA qualifiers on Monday.
The match was played at the Kigali Pele Stadium in Rwanda.
Anwar Abdalrahim gave Sudan the lead after 36 minutes.
Three minutes later, Sudan doubled their lead after Radi Ahmed Salim slotted in a ball that had been parried back by South Sudan’s goalkeeper Aruei Mayom.
South Sudan pulled a goal back before the interval through Samson Panuel.
After the break, Mobil Anyieth levelled matters for South Sudan from close range.
Sudan failed to contain the South Sudan attacks at goal before they conceded an own goal through Salah Ahmed after 77 minutes.
In the earlier match, Ethiopia brushed aside Burundi 3-0 in their first Group B match.
First half goals by Zemicheal Mintahel, Akrem Abduselam and Abdisa Gutema were enough to ensure Ethiopia collected maximum points.
Ethiopia move into second place behind Uganda.
Burundi become the first team to exit the qualifiers after losing their opening match 8-0 to Uganda and falling again to Ethiopia.
Tanzania could book a place in the semi-final if they stop Somalia in a Group C match later today.
In Group A, Rwanda lead with three points from one match.
South Sudan have three points from two matches.
Sudan have no points from one match.
In Group B, Uganda lead with three points and a goal difference of eight.
Ethiopia are second with three points and a goal difference of three.
Burundi are bottom with no points from two matches and a goal difference of minus eleven.
In Group C, Tanzania lead with three points from one match.
Somalia have no points from no matches.
Kenya have no points from one match.
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