Junior Starlets up against China in Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup
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Junior Starlets players celebrate a goal against Uganda during a Fifa U-17 World Cup qualifying match at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Mach 16, 2025.
This tournament, which runs until November 7, features 24 teams vying for the global title.
After today’s match, Kenya will face the USA this Thursday and then Samoa on October 25.
Kenya’s Junior Starlets will open their 2026 Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign against China today at 3pm local time (6pm Kenya time) at Mohammed VI Football Academy in Salé, northwest Morocco.
This tournament, which runs until November 7, features 24 teams vying for the global title. The contest began on Saturday with hosts Morocco defeating New Zealand 4-0, defending champions North Korea beating Puerto Rico, Germany winning 2-1 against Argentina, and Poland triumphing over Nigeria 2-1.
