Uganda U17 Qualifies for 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup After Dramatic Penalty Win Over Ghana

The Uganda national under-17 football team has booked its place at the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar after a thrilling 8-7 penalty shootout victory over Ghana, following a 2-2 draw in the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 play-off match.

In a tense encounter that kept fans on edge, both sides battled fiercely across regulation time, finishing level at 2-2. With no winner after extra time, the match was decided by penalties, where Uganda held their nerve to edge Ghana 8-7 in a dramatic shootout.

The result marks a historic achievement for Uganda’s U17 side, securing their spot on the global stage and continuing their impressive rise in youth football.

The qualification also adds to Uganda’s growing reputation in African youth competitions, with the team showing resilience and composure under pressure against one of the continent’s strongest football nations.

Uganda will now join the world’s best youth teams at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar 2026, where they will aim to make a strong impression on the global stage.