Key Takeaways
- Coach Mildred Cheche keeps the same core players after a 7-1 aggregate victory over Namibia
- The two-legged tie against Uganda begins on May 22 at the FUFA Stadium in Kampala
- The decisive return match takes place at Nyayo National Stadium on May 30, 2026
- The team enters residential training camp on May 6 to prepare for the away trip
Kenya’s Junior Starlets have named their provisional squad for the next round of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Head coach Mildred Cheche announced the team on Monday. They will face neighbours Uganda in a crucial knockout tie.
The announcement follows a strong performance against Namibia. The young Kenyan side won 7-1 on aggregate to reach this stage. Cheche has kept most of the players who played in that match. This shows she trusts the current team.
The next challenge will be harder. The Starlets face a two-legged East African derby for a place at the World Cup. The first match is on May 22 at the FUFA Stadium in Kadiba. Kick-off is at 4:00 PM.
The return leg is on May 30, 2026, at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. The match starts at 3:00 PM. The home crowd will play a key role in helping the team qualify.
The coaches are not taking Uganda lightly. They want the players to focus on tactics and take each game as it comes. The team must respect their opponents despite their earlier success.
The squad will start residential training on May 6, 2026. They will prepare for the trip to Kampala.
Squad List:
Goalkeepers: Vallary Achieng, Wekhomba Martha, Mishel Ng’ono
Defenders: Pauline Namisi, Daisy Adongo, Sheila Atieno, Rose Nangila Wanyonyi, Grace Mumo, Idah Mobutu, Florence Mboya, Jael Nanjala, Valary Achieng
Midfielders: Bevarline Awuor, Lindey Weey Atieno, Brenda Awuor, Gaudencia Maloba, Fleviah Khatenje, Tabitha Wambui, Mwanakombo Bakari, Beryl Awuor, Grace Wangari
Forwards: Patience Waithira, Brenda Achieng, Martha Musimbi, Emily Adhiambo, Khadija Furaha, Boke Faith, Ivy Atieno, Rochelle Faith, Elizabeth Alizeba