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Originally published by Standard Sportssports
February 4, 2026
2h ago
Junior Starlets players dominate Kenya U20 team
Coach Juma says the game against Tanzania requires grit and mental toughness...
✨ Key Highlights
The Kenya U20 women's football team, the Rising Starlets, is largely comprised of players from the Junior Starlets squad that participated in the 2024 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup. They are preparing to face Tanzania in a 2026 Fifa Under-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier.
- The final squad of 23 players for the qualifier was announced by head coach Jackline Juma.
- The first leg of the qualifier will be held this Saturday at the Ulinzi Sports Complex, with the return leg in Dar es Salaam next Saturday.
- Newcomer defender Pauline Namisi expressed her excitement about joining the national team for the first time.
- The team includes experienced players such as World Cup captain Elizabeth Ochaka and goalkeeper Christine Adhiambo.
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