The CECAFA Schools Cup also known as the CAF African Schools Football Championship CECAFA qualifiers is an annual schools association football competition launched in 2022 as qualification for the CAF African Schools Football Championship organised by CECAFA for its nations.
History
The inaugural tournament was held in Chamazi, Tanzania. Uganda’s Royal Giant High School won the boys edition against Geda Roble Secondary School from Ethiopia 4–2 via penalties after the match ended in a goalless draw.[1] In the girls edition, Tanzania's Fountain Gate Dodoma Secondary School defeated Awaro Senior Secondary from Ethiopia 3–0 in the final played at the Azam Stadium.[1]
The second edition was hosted in Nairobi, Kenya from 11–13 December 2023. Uganda won the boys edition 4–2 via penalties against Tanzania after the match ended in a 1–1 draw.[2] The girls edition was also won by Uganda winning 2–1 against hosts Kenya.[3]
The third edition was hosted in Kitende, Uganda from 10–12 December 2024. Tanzania won the boys edition after finishing tied on 6 points with Uganda but with a superior goal difference.[4] The girls edition was won by Uganda after being tied with Tanzania on seven points but also with a superior goal difference.[5]
