AFCON U-17: Uganda Cubs Demolish DR Congo in Statement Opener – Africa Top Sports

The Uganda Cubs produced a commanding performance to brush aside DR Congo 3-0 in their opening match of the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Uganda started the encounter with discipline and composure, frustrating DR Congo in the early exchanges while showing confidence on the ball. Their persistence eventually paid off in the 37th minute when Owen Mukisa rose highest inside the penalty area to power home a brilliant header and hand the Cubs a deserved lead.

The breakthrough unsettled the Congolese side as Uganda continued to press forward with intensity and purpose.

Deep into added time before the break, Nicholas Kawooya doubled Uganda’s advantage with another towering header at the back post, giving the East Africans full control of the contest heading into halftime.

Uganda carried a comfortable 2-0 lead into the dressing room after an impressive first-half display that highlighted their organization, aerial dominance, and attacking threat.

DR Congo attempted to respond in the second half, but the Cubs remained disciplined defensively while continuing to threaten on the counterattack.

Their dominance was sealed in the 81st minute when AbdulShakur Babi added the third goal of the evening, calmly finishing to cap a memorable outing for Uganda.

The final whistle confirmed a stunning 3-0 victory for the Uganda Cubs, who announced themselves in style with a captivating opening performance at the AFCON U-17 tournament in Morocco.