Junior Starlets head coach Mildred Cheche has named a 23-player squad set to travel to Uganda for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup second-round qualifier against Uganda.
The first leg will take place on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Nakivubo Stadium, with kickoff at 4:00 PM EAT.
Cheche selected this squad from the 51-player provisional list, blending emerging talent with several familiar faces from the previous qualification campaign, where they made history as the first Kenyan team to qualify for the World Cup.
Notable inclusions are Butere Girls midfielder Halima Imbachi, who will captain the team, joined by Mitshel Waithera, Lorine Ilavonga, Jenevive Mithel, Elizabeth Ochaka, Joy Angela Valencia, Joan Ogola, and Lindy Weey.
However, several key players who impressed in the 2024 squad, including Marion Serenge, Lorna Faith, Diana Onyango, and Quinter Adhiambo, will be absent, as some have been promoted to the U20 team.
Building on their historic World Cup debut in the Dominican Republic last year, the team is eager to leverage that experience and secure an early advantage in the two-legged tie.
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Coach Cheche expressed confidence in her squad, emphasizing their resolve to qualify for back-to-back World Cups.
“The girls are feeling motivated and are ready for the match. We’ve prepared well, we are in high spirits, and the team is ready,” said Coach Cheche.
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The squad will depart for Uganda on March 6, with the return leg scheduled for Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Nairobi.
Kickoff for the home fixture is set for 3:00 PM EAT.
The aggregate winner will progress to the third round of the qualification journey.
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Junior Starlets travelling squad to Uganda
Goalkeepers
1. Velma Auma Abwire (Ulinzi Starlets)
2. Scovia Awuor (Kobala Secondary)
3. Ann Wavinya Abednego (Ibubi Girls)
Defenders
1. Elizabeth Ochaka
2. Lorine Ilavonga (Ulinzi Starlets)
3. Jenevive Mithel (Nyakach Girls)
4. Patience Asiko (Butere Girls)
5. Sharline Munasia (Madira Girls)
6. Grace Mumo (Madira Girls)
7. Judith Nandwa
8. Faith Boke (Lwak Girls)
Midfielders
1. Halima Imbachi (Butere Girls)
2. Lindy Weey Atieno (Sunflower Academy)
3. Brenda Awuor (Madira Girls)
4. Brigit Maria (Wiyeta Girls)
5. Fleviah Khatenje (St. Joseph Girls)
6. Mwanakombo Nlela Bakari (Mwaroni JSS Ukunda)
Forwards
1. Anifa Bakari (Mwira Secondary)
2. Mitchelle Waithera (Talanta)
3. Joy Angela Valencia (Butere Girls)
4. Joan Ogola (Nyakach Girls)
5. Brenda Achieng (Ugunja Township)
6. Edinah Nasipwondi