Ruto hails Junior Starlets, pledges full support
President William Ruto has congratulated Kenya's Junior Starlets following their historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup...
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President William Ruto has congratulated Kenya's Junior Starlets for their historic qualification to the 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco.
- The team secured their spot by defeating South Africa 3-1 in the second leg, for a commanding 5-1 aggregate victory.
- President Ruto pledged his "one hundred per cent" support for the team's preparations.
- This marks Kenya's second consecutive appearance at the U-17 Women's World Cup, with head coach Mildred Cheche guiding the team for the second time.
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Junior Starlets second straight FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualification - July 2026
Kenya's Junior Starlets have secured their second consecutive qualification for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, defeating South Africa 5-1 on aggregate. President William Ruto has congratulated the team and pledged full support for their historic qualification to the 2026 tournament in Morocco. At the same time, Highway Secondary School successfully defended their Nairobi regional football crown, defeating rivals Upper Hill 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw. These developments highlight Kenya's growing success in youth football across different age categories.
