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The entire Junior Starlets fraternity were awarded the FKF President's award after achieving a historic qualification to the 2024 FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup.
The Kenya National Women’s U-17 side Junior Starlets head coach Mildred Cheche has reflected on the journey that led to receiving the FKF President’s award on Friday afternoon.
Cheche and the whole team received the award, granted by Nick Mwendwa, for their historic feat of becoming the first ever Kenyan side to qualify for a FIFA World Cup tournament in history.
The Junior Starlets secured their spot in the U-17 Women's World Cup, set to be held in the Dominican Republic in October, by defeating Burundi 2-0 on the day and 5-0 on aggregate last June.
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Reflecting on this achievement, head coach Mildred Cheche shared her thoughts on what this accomplishment means for her and the entire team.
“It is a big thing for us, not just for me, but for the entire team - the girls and the technical bench,” Cheche told the media. “It is a huge honor to have won the president’s award. It could have been given to anyone else but we are grateful considering what we managed to achieve.”
Cheche emphasized that this historic win sends a powerful message to other Kenyan teams about the possibilities within reach with proper structures and investment.
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Kenya U-17 wonderkid makes choice between World Cup participation and KCSE
Kenya are set to participate at the U-17 Women's World Cup for the first time ever, and Serenge has made up her mind.
“To qualify for the World Cup is a huge achievement. It has never happened before in the country because we are the first breakers.
“We believe in the coming years we can make the same impact. But for now, it is a huge thing for us. We are preparing and we will try our best to compete at the particular stage.”
In addition to her role with the Junior Starlets, Cheche also serves as the assistant coach for the senior women’s national team, the Harambee Starlets, as well as the Rising Starlets.
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Parents are confident as educational arrangements align with their daughters’ FIFA U-17 World Cup participation in the Dominican Republic.
To prepare for the World Cup, the Junior Starlets will spend three weeks in Spain. This preparation period is crucial for the team as they aim to compete at the highest level in the Caribbean later this year.
Kenya has been placed in Group B of the tournament, where they will face England, North Korea, and Mexico. As they gear up for this formidable challenge, the Junior Starlets are determined to make their mark on the global stage and continue their trailblazing journey.
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