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Kenya Under-17 football team Junior Starlets beat Burundi to secure their spot and eagerly await the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup draw.
Kenya Under-17 football team Junior Starlets are eagerly anticipating the 2024 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup draw set to take place on Sunday, June 23, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
The team, along with their African counterparts from Nigeria and Zambia, secured their spots in the tournament through the 2024 African U-17 World Cup qualifying tournament, and now await the announcement of their group-stage opponents.
The Junior Starlets, having been placed in Pot 4, will avoid early matchups against South Korea, Ecuador, and Poland, who share the same pot.
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08:00 - 18.06.2024
World Cup or KCSE exams? Junior Starlets face tough choices after historic achievement
A number of Junior Starlets players face a huge dilemma as they will be required to sit KCSE exams at a time when the FIFA U17 World Cup will be taking place in the Dominican Republic.
The draw will be conducted at the Monument to Fray Anton de Montesinos in Santo Domingo unveiling the pathways and challenges ahead for the 16 participating teams.
The 2024 tournament, set to run from October 16 to November 3, will see matches played across two cities: Santiago and Santo Domingo.
The close proximity of these cities, just 150 kilometers apart, ensures fans and teams will have convenient access to the tournament's venues.
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12:33 - 17.06.2024
Junior Starlets coach Mildred Cheche's huge worry after sealing maiden U17 World Cup qualification
The World Cup will be taking place in October, but the KCSE exams will be taking place in November, which is likely to cause problems as most of the team consists of form four students.
The Cibao University Stadium in Santiago de los Caballeros will host 15 of the 32 matches, including the first semi-final on October 30.
Meanwhile, the Felix Sanchez Stadium in Santo Domingo will host 17 matches, including the second semi-final on October 31, as well as the third-place match and final on November 3.
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08:15 - 17.06.2024
History makers! Junior Starlets become first Kenyan side to seal World Cup qualification
Kenya's U17 Junior Starlets advanced to the FIFA Women's World Cup after a decisive victory against Burundi in Nairobi.
In the draw, Pot 1 features host nation Dominican Republic, Spain, Japan, and North Korea. Pot 2 includes Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and New Zealand, while Pot 3 consists of Nigeria, Colombia, England, and Zambia.
The Junior Starlets are poised to make an impact on the global stage, building on the excitement of their qualification.
The tournament itself promises to be a thrilling display of young talent and competitive spirit.
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13:39 - 07.06.2024
EURO 2024: Full list of matches and day-by-day fixtures
A look at Euro 2024's schedule, including match fixtures and timings, with detailed day-by-day listings for fans in East Africa.
Moreover, starting in 2025, the U-17 Women’s World Cup will become an annual event, expanding to 24 nations and will be hosted in Morocco for a five-year span from 2025 to 2029.
Oceania will introduce two qualifying teams to the mix, while the slot allocations for other regions include AFC (4), CAF (5), Concacaf (4), CONMEBOL (4), and UEFA (5).
Seedings for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Pot 1: Dominican Republic H, Spain, Japan, North Korea
Pot 2: Brazil, United States, Mexico, New Zealand
Pot 3: Nigeria, Colombia, England, Zambia
Pot 4: South Korea, Ecuador, Kenya, Poland
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