U17 World Cup 2025: Uganda knocks out Senegal and advances to the round of 16

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·15 November 2025

U17 World Cup 2025: Uganda knocks out Senegal and advances to the round of 16

Uganda continues its impressive run at the 2025 U17 World Cup after a 1-0 victory over Senegal in the round of 32.

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The match, held at Aspire Zone in Qatar, was decided by a stunning goal from Abubakali Walusimbi in the 15th minute, following a brilliant team move involving Brian Ijara and captain Hamuza Ssengooba.

The crowd urge Abubakali Walusimbi to shoot, and he obliges! ⚽🔥🇺🇬 What a way to put Uganda Cubs in the lead against Senegal in the U17 World Cup. #KawowoUpdates
– Sabtu, 15 November 2025

Senegal pushed forward throughout the match, but goalkeeper Edrisah Waibi made a string of saves and was named man of the match. With this win, Uganda will face the winner between Germany and Burkina Faso in the round of 16.

FT: Uganda 🇺🇬 1-0 🇸🇳 Senegal The Uganda Cubs have reached the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-17 World Cup on their debut, thanks to Abubakali Walusimbi’s decisive goal in Doha, Qatar. #NTVNews #U17WC
– Sabtu, 15 November 2025