ADDIS ABABA, Dec. 1 -- TANZANIAS Under-17 side yesterday booked their place at the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations after a commanding 3–1 victory over Kenya in the CECAFA Zone semi-final at the Abebe Bikila Stadium in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The victory not only confirmed Tanzania as one of the three CECAFA representatives at next years continental finals, but also propelled them into the regional championship final, where they will face the winners of the late fixture between hosts Ethiopia and Uganda.

Tanzania were in control from the outset, opening the scoring in the 20th minute through Nhingo Luzelenga.

Ten minutes later, Luqman Mbalasalu doubled the advantage with a well-taken effort that left the Kenyan goalkeeper with little ch...