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Junior Starlets coach Mildred Cheche has explained the absence of Claire Meris and Mitshelle Waithera from the World Cup-bund team after their exclusion had raised eyebrows.
Junior Starlets coach Mildred Cheche has revealed why Claire Meris and Mitshelle Waithera have been dropped from the World Cup-bound team.
Kenya U17 are set to depart the country for Spain where they will camp ahead of the World Cup but the duo will not be involved, an issue that saw them cry foul, after they had been part of the setup initially.
However, while unveiling her squad, Cheche laid bare the reasons for the duo’s exclusion which had raised eyebrows among observers.
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12:00 - 18.09.2024
Junior Starlets duo up in arms over exclusion from final World Cup squad
The two players have been left heartbroken after missing out on the final squad that will represent Kenya at the FIFA U17 Girls World Cup despite being part of the team that qualified.
“12 players, including Claire Meris, and Mitshelle Waithera, have not been selected for the final roster. Despite their significant contributions during the World Cup qualifiers, the coaching staff felt it was essential to prioritize a balance of fitness, form, and tactical alignment to ensure the team’s readiness for the challenges ahead,” said a statement from the team’s camp.
The squad is made up of 23 players who will leave for Spain on Thursday with friendly matches lined up for them to help them tune up for the World Cup which will take place from October 16 to November 3.
Meanwhile, Sheryl Amuok will also miss out on the World Cup owing to a knee injury sustained during the East Africa School Games.
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15:12 - 18.09.2024
FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Junior Starlets coach reveals ambitious target as she analyses group opponents
Kenya U-17 coach has analysed England, North Korea and Mexico as her charges prepare to make history in the Dominican Republic next October.
Junior Starlets will kick off their group stage campaign against England on October 18 before facing North Korea two days later and complete their group action with Mexico on October 24.
Junior Starlets final squad: Goalkeepers: Velma Auma, Ephy Awuor (Madira Girls), Scovia Awuor
Defenders: Elizebeth Ochaka, Lorine Ilavonga, Jenevieve Mithel, Christine Adhiambo, Kimberly Akinyi, Diana Anyango
Midfielders: Velma Awuor, Brenda Awuor, Halima Imbachi, Rebecca Odato, Susan Akoth, Lindi Weey Atieno, Pearl Olesi, Lorna Faith
Forwards: Valerie Nekesa, Joan Ogola, Marion Serenge, Quinter Adhiambo, Jane Kweyu, Joy Angela Valencia.
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