SPORTS
2026 U-17 WWC: Four African countries qualify for Round of 16 stage
Kenya has become the latest African nation to advance to the knockout stage of the tournament, following a decisive 4-0 victory over Samoa in their final group match on Sunday evening. With this win, Kenya secured third place in Group E, amassing three points over the course of three matches.
As a result of their performance, Kenya qualifies for the Round of 16 as one of the best third-placed teams. They join Nigeria, Ghana, and host nation Morocco in the knockout stage, which is set to begin this week.
