Kenya Under 17 Women’s National Team head coach Mildred Cheche has named the provisional squad for the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Uganda, prioritizing continuity as the Junior Starlets enter the second stage of their qualification journey.
The squad mirrors the team that secured a dominant 7-1 aggregate victory over Namibia in the previous round. Coach Cheche’s decision to maintain the group signals high confidence in the team’s cohesion ahead of the East African derby.
While Kenya’s five star performance against Namibia,winning 2-1 away and 5-0 in Nairobi secured their progression, Uganda’s Teen Cranes arrive in equally formidable form.
Uganda eliminated Zimbabwe with a 6-1 aggregate score, winning 2-0 in Harare and 4-1 at the FUFA Stadium in Kadiba.
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Kenya name provisional squad for U17 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Uganda
The roster remains dominated by talent from school-ball powerhouses like Nyakach Girls, Madira Girls, and Wiyeta.]
Hat-trick hero Brenda Achieng from Kakamega Hill leads a frontline that includes Emily Adhiambo and Elizabeth Alizeba, both of whom were instrumental in the victory over the Baby Gladiators at the Ulinzi Sports Complex last month in the first round.
The Starlets will travel to Kampala first before looking to seal the deal back home in Nairobi with the first leg set to be played on May 22 at the FUFA Stadium in Kadiba, Kampala.
The second leg will be on May 30 at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.
The Full Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers
Mitshel Ng’ono (Wiyeta Girls), Vallary Achieng (Nyakach Girls), Martha Mitchelle (Nasokol Girls), Roseline Achondo (Tumaini Sec).
Defenders
Pauline Namisi (Desert Scorpions), Faith Boke (Butere Girls), Idah Matara (Nyakach Girls), Ruth Barasa (Wiyeta Girls), Daisy Adongo (Gideon Starlets), Sheila Atieno (Nyakach Girls), Grace Mumo (Madira Girls), Rose Nangila (Amus College), Brenda Otieno (Kobala Secondary).
Midfielders
Bevarline Awuor (Mathare United), Bakari Mwanakombo (Kombani Secondary), Brenda Awuor (Madira Girls), Gaudancia Maloba (Lwak Girls), Noelina Akuku (Butere Girls), Lindiweey Atieno (Madira Girls), Beryl Awuor (Nyakach Girls), Fleviah Khatenje (St. Joseph Girls Kitale).
Forwards
Brenda Achieng (Kakamega Hill), Patience Waithera (St. Joseph Murang’a), Khadija Furaha (Kobala Secondary), Emily Adhiambo (Nyakach Girls), Tabitha Wambui (Madira Girls), Ivy Atieno (St. Joseph Girls Kitale), Lilyann Adhiambo (Kibera Soccer Women), Melvin Vugutsa (Annet Mixed Secondary), Elizabeth Alizeba (Oding JSS).