Peerless Junior Starlets conquer Bantwana to set one foot in the 2026 World Cup
With the win, Starlets are now 90 minutes away from securing their second appearance on the global stage...
✨ Key Highlights
The Junior Starlets have taken a significant step towards qualifying for the 2026 Fifa Under-17 Women’s World Cup after securing a decisive 2-0 victory against South Africa's Bantwana in Pretoria.
- The Junior Starlets won 2-0 in the first leg match played on July 4, 2026.
- The Kenyan Junior Starlets, coached by Mildred Cheche, achieved this crucial away win.
- Key goals were scored by Faith Boke in the 25th minute and Brenda Achieng in the 70th minute.
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