Kenya's Junior Starlets have secured their second consecutive qualification for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, defeating South Africa 5-1 on aggregate.

• The team achieved this feat by winning the second leg 3-1 at a packed Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday.
• This success marks a historic achievement for head coach Mildred Cheche, becoming the first Kenyan coach to lead a national team to two World Cup tournaments.
• The 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup will be held in Morocco from October 17 to November 7, 2026.

Highway Secondary School successfully defended their Nairobi regional football crown, defeating rivals Upper Hill 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw.

• This marks Highway Secondary School's third consecutive Nairobi regional championship.
• The victory qualifies them for the KSSSA National Games in Thika from July 28 to August 1.
• Goalkeeper Fred Gekapa was the hero, saving two penalties in the shootout.

President William Ruto has congratulated Kenya's Junior Starlets for their historic qualification to the 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco.

• The team secured their spot by defeating South Africa 3-1 in the second leg, for a commanding 5-1 aggregate victory.
• President Ruto pledged his "one hundred per cent" support for the team's preparations.
• This marks Kenya's second consecutive appearance at the U-17 Women's World Cup, with head coach Mildred Cheche guiding the team for the second time.

Norway's Erling Haaland was effectively neutralized by England in a 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final match, leading to Norway's 2-1 extra-time defeat.

• Haaland, who scored seven goals in four previous matches, was limited to two shots on target against England, a stark contrast to his form against Brazil.
• England's defensive pairing of Marc Guehi and John Stones, Haaland's Manchester City teammates, played a key role in nullifying his threat.
• Despite the elimination, Haaland expressed pride in putting Norway "on the map" and vowed to return stronger in future tournaments.