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In a nail-biting CECAFA U-17 Championship final on December 14, 2024, Kenya’s *Junior Stars* edged rivals Uganda 3–2 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in Dar es Salaam. Goalkeeper Patrick Matheka emerged hero with two saves, while midfielder Victor Otieno—scored the lone goal and converted the decisive penalty. Coach Charles Okere praised the squad’s mental toughness, built during a three-month residency camp in Nyahururu. The victory qualified Kenya for the 2025 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations in Morocco, where they later reached the quarterfinals. FKF launched the *Project 2030* talent ID program nationwide, targeting primary schools in ASAL regions.