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February 14, 2026
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End of the road as Rising Starlets crash out of World Cup ticket race

End of the road as Rising Starlets crash out of World Cup ticket race

Tanzania v Rising Starlets match ended on a 1-1 aggregate score, setting the stage for the decisive penalties...

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The Rising Starlets' bid for the 2026 Fifa Under-20 Women’s World Cup ended in defeat, as they lost 3-1 on penalties to neighbors Tanzania after a 1-1 aggregate draw in Dar es Salaam.

  • The Rising Starlets failed to secure a sufficient lead at home in the first leg, which concluded 1-0 in their favor.
  • Tanzania's Winfrida Gerald scored the lone goal in the second half from a penalty spot, leveling the aggregate score.
  • The penalty shootout saw Kenya miss three spot kicks, leading to their elimination from the qualifiers.

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