Kenya U20 coach Juma issues rallying call as Tanzania lie in wait
Rising Starlets take on Tanzania’s Tanzanite Queens in a U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier at Ulinzi Sports Complex...
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Kenya's Rising Starlets U20 team, coached by Jackline Juma, will face Tanzania's Tanzanite Queens today at Ulinzi Sports Complex in the first leg of their 2026 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier. Juma expressed confidence in her team, emphasizing the importance of securing a home victory.
- The match is scheduled for 3 pm today, with the return leg next Saturday in Dar es Salaam.
- The aggregate winner will advance to the final qualification round to play either Cameroon or Botswana.
- Juma highlighted that the squad is a blend of Under-17 World Cup players, students, and league players.
- The Rising Starlets prepared by playing three friendly matches against boys' teams to gauge readiness.
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