Junior Starlets Coach Names Final Squad For FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup
Junior Starlets heach coach Mildred Cheche. PHOTO/ FKF
NAIROBI, Kenya- The Kenya U17 Girls’ National Team, Junior Starlets, head coach, Mildred Cheche, has named the final squad for the upcoming FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.
12 players, including Claire Meris, and Mitshelle Waithera, have not been selected for the final roster. Despite their significant contributions during the World Cup qualifiers, the coaching staff felt it was essential to prioritize a balance of fitness, form, and tactical alignment to ensure the team’s readiness for the challenges ahead.
Sheryl Amuok is another notable absence from the squad, having sustained a knee injury during the East Africa School Games. Despite not making the final roster, these players remain key figures in the program, and their commitment has played an essential role in the team’s journey to this point.
The final squad of 23 players is set to depart for Spain on Thursday morning for their pre-World Cup training camp. During their time in Spain, the Junior Starlets will participate in friendly matches designed to sharpen their skills and tactics ahead of their debut on the global stage.
The 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup will take place from October 16 to November 3, 2024. The Junior Starlets will kick off their group stage matches on October 18 against England. They will face Korea DPR on October 20, and complete their group fixtures on October 24 against Mexico.
This will be the Junior Starlets’ first appearance at the World Cup, and the team remains focused on representing Kenya with pride.
Final Squad
Goalkeepers
Velma Auma, Ephy Awuor, Scovia Awuor
Defenders
Elizebeth Ochaka, Lorine Ilavonga, Jenevieve Mithel, Christine Adhiambo, Kimberly Akinyi, Diana Anyango
Midfielders
Velma Awuor, Brenda Awuor , Halima Imbachi, Rebecca Odato, Susan Akoth, Lindi Weey Atieno, Pearl Olesi, Lorna Faith
Forwards
Valerie Nekesa, Joan Ogola, Marion Serenge, Quinter Adhiambo, Jane Kweyu, Joy Angela Valencia.
