The Kenyan Junior Starlets, the U-17 women's football team, face a crucial second round of the 2026 Fifa Under-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers against Uganda next month.

• The team must prepare well for the demanding fixture, playing the first leg in Kampala and the return leg in Nairobi.
• The Junior Starlets have a new-look squad with only two surviving members from their 2024 World Cup appearance.
• Despite past successes, coaches must focus on tactical adaptation and composure as Uganda has improved significantly in Fifa ranking.