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HomeDaily NewsSaturday, April 18, 2026Junior Starlets Host Namibia in U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifier - April 2026
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Junior Starlets Host Namibia in U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifier - April 2026

The Junior Starlets are set to host Namibia today at Ulinzi Sports Complex in the return leg of their 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup qualifier, holding a narrow 2-1 lead from the first leg away win. Meanwhile, reigning champions General Service Unit kept their playoff hopes alive with a decisive straight-sets victory over Prions Nairobi in the Kenya Volleyball Federation National League. Ulinzi Warriors also face Umoja Basketball Club in a Kenya Basketball Federation League match at Ulinzi Sport Complex. At the same time, the SportPesa Premier League title race intensifies as AFC Leopards prepare to face defending champions Kenya Police, with only seven matches remaining in the 2025-2026 season.

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Junior Starlets keen to finish the job against Namibia in WCQ

Junior Starlets keen to finish the job against Namibia in WCQ

The Junior Starlets are set to host Namibia today at Ulinzi Sports Complex in the return leg of their 2026 Fifa Under-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier. The Kenyan team holds a narrow 2-1 lead from the first leg away win.

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The Junior Starlets are set to host Namibia today at Ulinzi Sports Complex in the return leg of their 2026 Fifa Under-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier. The Kenyan team holds a narrow 2-1 lead from the first leg away win.

  • The Junior Starlets need just a draw or a win to advance to the second round.
  • Key players expected to start include goalscorers Faith Boke and Lindey Weey Atieno.
  • Head coach Mildred Cheche expressed satisfaction with the first-leg performance but highlighted the need for improved finishing.
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Champions GSU win to keep play-off hopes alive

Champions GSU win to keep play-off hopes alive

Reigning champions General Service Unit (GSU) kept their playoff hopes alive with a decisive straight-sets victory over Prisons Nairobi in the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) National League.

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Reigning champions General Service Unit (GSU) kept their playoff hopes alive with a decisive straight-sets victory over Prisons Nairobi in the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) National League.

  • GSU secured their fourth win of the season, defeating Prisons Nairobi 3-0 with set scores of 25-20, 25-22, and 25-13.
  • Despite facing a challenging season after losing key players, the paramilitary side extended their dominance over their city rivals.
  • In other matches, Kenya Army rallied to beat Chema Volleyball Club 3-1, and Prisons Nairobi's women's team defeated A-Plus Volleyball Club 3-1.
Saturday 7:00 AMStandard Sports

Ulinzi clash with Umoja in KBF League encounter

Ulinzi clash with Umoja in KBF League encounter

Ulinzi Warriors are set to face Umoja Basketball Club in a key Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) League match today at Ulinzi Sport Complex.

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Ulinzi Warriors are set to face Umoja Basketball Club in a key Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) League match today at Ulinzi Sport Complex.

  • This is the first-leg encounter of the 2026 season.
  • Ulinzi Warriors, former champions and last season's third-place finishers, will aim to leverage home advantage against Umoja.
  • The match is one of three top-tier games scheduled, with others postponed due to the demise of Neville Otieno, a player for Eldonets Platinum.
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SPL Title Race: No room for slip up for Leopards and Gor Mahia

SPL Title Race: No room for slip up for Leopards and Gor Mahia

The SportPesa Premier League title race is intensifying as AFC Leopards prepare to face defending champions Kenya Police, with only seven matches remaining in the 2025-2026 season.

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The SportPesa Premier League title race is intensifying as AFC Leopards prepare to face defending champions Kenya Police, with only seven matches remaining in the 2025-2026 season.

  • AFC Leopards, currently second on 55 points, can briefly move to the top of the table with a win, just two points behind leaders Gor Mahia.
  • Gor Mahia, who recently lost to Tusker, leads the league with 17 wins and 44 goals scored.
  • AFC Leopards have a strong historical record against Kenya Police, remaining undefeated in their nine previous encounters.
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