Why Rising Starlets aren't out of the woods

Rising Starlets face a tough battle for survival in Dar es Salaam...

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The Rising Starlets of Kenya secured a 1-0 victory against Tanzania in a 2026 Fifa Under-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier match at Ulinzi Sports Complex. Despite the win, Tanzania women’s national team head coach Bakari Shime issued a cautionary statement, implying the single goal might not be enough for their ultimate success in the qualifiers.

The Rising Starlets won their qualifier match 1-0 against Tanzania.
Tanzania's head coach Bakari Shime warned Kenya that a single goal might not be sufficient for advancement.
The match was part of the African Qualifiers FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2026.

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