Wednesday, June 17, 2026 (Baidoa Online) -The Somalia U-17 Girls National Team recorded a historic victory on Wednesday, defeating Sudan 8-2 in a thrilling match at the CECAFA U-17 Girls Championship in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
The young Somali side delivered an impressive attacking performance, scoring eight goals to claim one of the most significant victories in the team’s history. The result highlights the growing development of women’s football in Somalia and boosts the team’s confidence as the regional tournament progresses.
The match, held in Tanzania’s commercial capital of Dar es Salaam, saw Somalia dominate proceedings and capitalize on numerous scoring opportunities against their Sudanese counterparts
The emphatic win marks an important milestone for Somali women’s football and strengthens the team’s ambitions in the ongoing CECAFA competition, which brings together national teams from across East and Central Africa.
