Junior Starlets Beat Namibia 2-1 Away in World Cup Qualifier - April 2026

The Kenya U-17 women's football team, the Junior Starlets, achieved a significant 2-1 away victory against Namibia in the first leg of their FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifier. In separate football news, Ulinzi Stars secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the FKF Cup after defeating Kakamega Homeboyz. In athletics, Kenya won two bronze medals at the Paris Marathon. The Malkia Strikers, Kenya's national women's volleyball team, secured a victory against India, though coach David Odemba urged the team to improve their finishing.