Junior Starlets Arrive in South Africa for World Cup Qualifier - July 2026

The Junior Starlets have arrived in South Africa to compete for a spot in the Women's Under-17 World Cup, facing Bantwana in what the team calls a make-or-break clash. Kenya's U-17 girls' football team is preparing for this crucial FIFA U20 Women World Cup qualifier. At the same time, Kenya is preparing for the Commonwealth Games, with judoka Felix Okoko leading the nation's medal aspirations in judo. The Junior Starlets departed for South Africa to participate in their first qualifying match for the Women Under-17 World Cup, marking a significant event for Kenyan women's junior football.