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Originally published by Standard Sportssports
February 14, 2026
14h ago
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...
✨ Key Highlights
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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