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Marion Serenge and Valerie Nekesa tormented England's backline but could not find the scoring formula.
Junior Starlets will have to do better in their second match in the FIFA Women's Under-17 World Cup after losing their opener 2-0 against England.
Goals from Lola Brown and Lauryn Thompson helped England overcome a tough Kenya side at Dominican Republic on October 18, 2024.
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12:15 - 16.10.2024
Junior Starlets get a feel of the pitch ahead of maiden FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup campaign
The Junior Starlet are poised to take on England U-17 in their world cup debut match on October 18.
Both sides were keen to impress with Kenya debuting in the competition while England was playing in their first FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup since 2016.
The Group C clash was always going to be a tough battle as the Mildred Cheche-coached side tested England's mettle throughout.
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01:00 - 18.10.2024
FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Junior Starlets announce starting XI for England clash
Junior Starlets head coach Mildred Cheche has named the starting XI for their historic World Cup opener against England.
A composed penalty conversion from Brown and a late strike from Thompson did the trick at CFC Stadium in Santiago de los Caballeros.
England found their stride just shy of the half-hour mark when Omotara Junaid’s fizzing ball hit the hand of Kenya’s Halima Imbachi in the area.
Brown was tasked with penalty-taking duties and calmly tucked home for the goal.
The Junior Starlets pushed for an equaliser with Marion Serenge and Valerie Nekesa tormenting England's backline but could not find the scoring formula.
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15:27 - 17.10.2024
'England must bleed!' - Junior Starlets forward Velma Awuor bullish ahead of Kenya's debut U-17 World Cup clash
Why Kenya's Velma Awuor is unfazed by the prospect of facing England, North Korea and Mexico in their debut U-17 World Cup tournament.
Kenya who plays Korea DPR on October 20, paid for their profligacy three minutes from regulation time.
Brown, along with fellow attackers Vera Jones and Izzy Fisher, pushed for a late insurance goal and Thompson delivered by pouncing onto a loose ball at the halfway line and firing a shot that deflected in off the post to seal the victory.
Cheche needs to find a way of improving Kenya's fortunes against Korea DPR. Known for a cautious strategy, the gaffer will have to prioritise a solid defense and counterattacks to capitalize on opportunities against more experienced teams.
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