The emphatic victory sees Uganda leap to the top of the group standings, overtaking South Sudan, who had earlier secured a narrow 1-0 win over Zanzibar in their opening fixture of the competition.
From the first whistle, Uganda imposed total control, overwhelming Djibouti with relentless attacking pressure, sharp movement, and clinical finishing. The result underlines their intent to challenge strongly for the regional title.
South Sudan had earlier set the tone in the group with a hard-fought win over Zanzibar, but Uganda’s massive goal margin now places them in pole position in the standings on goal difference.
The group remains tightly contested despite the one-sided scoreline, with every match expected to play a crucial role in determining who progresses to the next stage of the tournament.
Djibouti will now look to bounce back when they face South Sudan in their next fixture, while Uganda will aim to maintain their momentum when they take on Zanzibar in their second group match.
The CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship continues to deliver exciting and unpredictable results as young talents across East Africa compete for regional glory in Tanzania.