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Coach Cheche faces uphill task of rebuilding Under-17 squad

Junior Starlets

Junior Starlets players during a past training session at Moi International Sports, Centre, Kasarani.

Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • The Junior Starlets will begin their training camp this week, with friendly matches lined up to sharpen the squad ahead of the Uganda test.
  • Uganda advanced to the second round of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers in dominant fashion, thrashing Namibia 10-1 and 8-1 in the first round held in January.

Kenya Under-17 women’s football team coach Mildred Cheche is racing against time to rebuild her squad ahead of their crucial two-legged 2025 Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers against Uganda in March.

The Junior Starlets made history last October as the first Kenyan national football team to compete on the global stage after qualifying for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic. They finished third in Group ‘C’, securing a memorable 2-1 victory over Mexico in their final match.