Junior Starlets second straight FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualification
Kenya's Junior Starlets beat South Africa 3-1 at Nyayo Stadium, sealing a 5-1 aggregate win to qualify for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup..
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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.
- The team achieved this feat by winning the second leg 3-1 at a packed Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday.
- This success marks a historic achievement for head coach Mildred Cheche, becoming the first Kenyan coach to lead a national team to two World Cup tournaments.
- The 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup will be held in Morocco from October 17 to November 7, 2026.
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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.
