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Rising Starlets make light work of Angola in World Cup qualifier
Kenya's Valarie Nekesa celebrates after scoring during their Fifa Under-20 Women's World Cup second round first leg qualifier against Angola at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Sunday.
Photo credit: Sila Kiplagat | Nation Media Group
What you need to know:
- The victory has given Kenya, who got a bye in the first round, a significant advantage going into the second leg of the second round qualifiers set for Saturday
- Rising Starlets coach Beldine Odemba said the girls can improve on their display in the return leg despite the huge win at home
- Fan favorite Nekesa helped herself to a hat-trick after scoring in the third, sixth, and 21st minutes
Kenya's Rising Starlets have made a flying start to their Fifa Under-20 Women's World Cup qualifying campaign after thrashing Angola 6-1 in the first leg of the second round at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Sunday.
The victory has given Kenya, who got a bye in the first round, a significant advantage going into the second leg of the second round qualifiers set for Saturday.
