Tanzania and Uganda have made their intentions known after kick starting their AFCON U-17 CECAFA Zonal qualifying campaign with huge Group B wins in the city of Dire Dawa.
In the opening match, Tanzanian humbled Sudan 6-0, while Uganda collected a 4-0 win against Burundi in matches played at the Dire Dawa International stadium.
In the first match Tanzania started pressing early for goals and were already three goals up by the 21st minute.
Dismus Athanasi scored a quick brace in the 10th and 16th minutes, while Nhingo Luzelenga added the third to take a 3-0 lead.
After recess Tanzania showed their intent and thirst for more goals as skipper Kassim Juma also netted two more goals.
Sudan were outpaced by the fluid flowing Tanzania forwards who created good spaces and chances. Soann Shabani and Hamisi Barbara would then score in the 74th and 80th minute.
Tanzania coach Elieneza Nicolaus termed the victory as a result of a well prepared team that has taken time to build across a year and he expressed positivity of great performances in next lined up match against Djibouti.
In the second match, braces from Thomas Ogemba and team Captain Owen Mukisa were enough to see Uganda defeat Burundi 4-0.
Kingston Laryea, the Uganda Cubs coach said he was happy to start with a good win.
Group B action continues in Dire Dawa on Tuesday as Uganda face Sudan, and Tanzania take on Djibouti.
Group B table standing
P W D L GF GA GD Pts
Tanzania 1 1 0 0 6 0 6 3
Uganda 1 1 0 0 4 0 4 3
Burundi 1 0 0 1 0 4 -4 0
Sudan 1 0 0 1 0 6 -6 0