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Kenya's Junior Starlets qualified for the 2024 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup after defeating Burundi 5-0 on aggregate.
Kenya's opening 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup fixture will see them face England after Sunday’s draw paired both teams in Group C.
The Junior Starlets, making their debut at the World Cup will also test their skills against Mexico and Korea Republic in the competition for a spot in the quarter-finals.
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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, conducted by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) on June 23, 2024, in the host nation, the Dominican Republic, placed Kenya in Pot 4.
Their inclusion in Group C sets them on a challenging path, with two of their group matches scheduled to be played in Santo Domingo.
After their initial game against England, the team will face Korea Republic on October 20, followed by a crucial match against Mexico on October 23 in Bochum.
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11:30 - 17.06.2024
4 things learnt from Junior Starlets' historic World Cup qualification
Four key takeaways from Junior Starlets' historic World Cup qualification.
Kenya’s road to the World Cup was nothing short of heroic as they secured their place by triumphing over Burundi with a 5-0 aggregate score in the final qualification match.
This victory not only propelled them into the World Cup but also made them the first Kenyan team of any age level or gender to qualify for a FIFA World Cup, adding a layer of national pride to their campaign.
The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2024 is set to run from October 16 to November 3, and all eyes will be on the Junior Starlets as they strive to make a significant impact in their first-ever World Cup appearance.
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17:00 - 19.05.2024
Junior Starlets thrash hapless Ethiopia in FIFA U17 World Cup qualifier
Kenya's Under-17 women's team edged closer to the World Cup after a decisive match against Ethiopia at Ulinzi Sports Complex.
The teams were drawn into the following groups:
Group A: Dominican Republic, Ecuador, New Zealand, Nigeria
Group B: Spain, USA, Korea Republic, Colombia
Group C: Korea DPR, Mexico, Kenya, England
Group D: Japan, Poland, Brazil, Zambia
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