Junior Starlets keen to finish the job against Namibia in WCQ
Coach Cheche banks on home advantage as she calls for a clinical edge to avoid late-game jitters...
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The Junior Starlets are set to host Namibia today at Ulinzi Sports Complex in the return leg of their 2026 Fifa Under-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier. The Kenyan team holds a narrow 2-1 lead from the first leg away win.
- The Junior Starlets need just a draw or a win to advance to the second round.
- Key players expected to start include goalscorers Faith Boke and Lindey Weey Atieno.
- Head coach Mildred Cheche expressed satisfaction with the first-leg performance but highlighted the need for improved finishing.
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Junior Starlets Host Namibia in U-17 Women's World Cup Qualifier - April 2026
The Junior Starlets are set to host Namibia today at Ulinzi Sports Complex in the return leg of their 2026 Fifa Under-17 Women's World Cup qualifier. The Kenyan team holds a narrow 2-1 lead from the first leg away win. Meanwhile, the Rausha Kipaji Football tournament in Nakuru has advanced to its knockout stages, with several academies and schools securing spots in the quarter-finals and semi-finals. Additionally, the SportPesa Premier League title race is intensifying as AFC Leopards prepare to face defending champions Kenya Police, with only seven matches remaining in the 2025-2026 season.
