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Brenda Achieng

Brenda Achieng — scored for Kenya's Junior Starlets in FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifier against South Africa.

2026-05-222026-08-20

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

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    FKF boss Mohammed calls for full house as Junior Starlets chase World Cup berth
  3. The Standard

    Brenda Achieng sealed the victory in the second half with Kenya's second goal, leaving the hosts with a mountain to climb in the return fixture.

    Junior Starlets on brink of second World Cup
  4. Citizen Digital

    Brenda Achieng added the second goal in the 70th minute as the Junior Starlets took control of the tie ahead of the return leg at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, July 12.

    Junior Starlets seize control of Women’s World Cup qualifier after Pretoria victory
  5. Citizen Digital

    Brenda Achieng added the second goal in the 70th minute as the Junior Starlets took control of the tie ahead of the return leg at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, July 12.

    Junior Starlets seize control of Women’s World Cup qualifier after Pretoria victory
  6. Citizen Digital

    Weey capitalised on a defensive error before setting up Brenda Achieng, who calmly doubled Kenya's advantage in the 55th minute.

    Junior Starlets one foot in World Cup after South Africa heroics
  7. Citizen Digital

    Weey capitalised on a defensive error before setting up Brenda Achieng, who calmly doubled Kenya's advantage in the 55th minute.

    Junior Starlets one foot in World Cup after South Africa heroics
  8. The Standard

    They fought on in the second half, but their Brenda Achieng would break their hearts as she outsmarted their defenders to hit the ball past goalkeeper Dakalo Mafumo for a 2-0 advantage in the 70th minute.The Kenyans remained solid in both ends of the field, protecting their lead

    Peerless Junior Starlets conquer Bantwana to set one foot in the 2026 World Cup
  9. June 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    ining that CAF rules should apply through the competition framework, while CECAFA insists its tournament regulations take precedence in determining the final outcome of the match. ​This technical ruling has severely damaged Kenya’s tournament campaign, as it erases Brenda Achieng

    Cecafa reject FKF appeal over Junior Starlets vs Sudan thriller
  11. Citizen Digital

    dvice from the CAF Competitions Department because it’s a unique and rare case in football competitions and the goal of the tournament is to promote Women’s football development.” ​This technical ruling has severely damaged Kenya’s tournament campaign, as it erases Brenda Achieng

    FKF protest Cecafa decision to overturn Kenya’s 16-0 win against Sudan
  12. The Standard

    The original 16–0 victory, which included a seven-goal haul by striker Brenda Achieng, has been erased from official records.

    FKF challenges CECAFA over 160 Sudan win controversy

Wednesday 8 July

  1. FKF chief urges Kenyans to support Junior Starlets World Cup push

    FKF President Hussein Mohammed has called for strong public support as Kenya's Under-17 women's team seeks a second consecutive FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualification in a decisive second-leg qualifier against South Africa on July 12 at Nyayo National Stadium, leading 2-0 from the first leg.

    8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 6 July

  1. Kenya's Junior Starlets one match from second consecutive World Cup

    Kenya's Junior Starlets are 90 minutes away from qualifying for the 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco after winning the first leg of the final qualification round 2-0 away against South Africa's Bantwana. Head coach Mildred Cheche credited the country's structured player development pathway, noting that several members of Kenya's debut squad at the 2024 World Cup have since progressed to the senior Harambee Starlets.

    6 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 5 July

  1. Kenya's Junior Starlets defeat South Africa in World Cup qualifier

    Kenya's Junior Starlets beat South Africa 2-0 in the first leg of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup final qualifying round in Pretoria, with goals from Faith Boke and Brenda Achieng. The victory gives Kenya the upper hand ahead of the return leg on July 12.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya's Junior Starlets beat South Africa in World Cup qualifier

    Kenya's Junior Starlets defeated South Africa 2-0 in the first leg of the final qualifying round for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, with goals from Faith Boke and Brenda Achieng. Goalkeeper Mitchell Okoyo saved a penalty as Kenya took control of the tie ahead of the return leg on July 12.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Junior Starlets beat South Africa 2-0 in World Cup qualifier

    Kenya's U-17 women's football team defeated South Africa 2-0 in the first leg of the final round of FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers in Pretoria, with midfielder Lindey Weey providing both assists. The team will play the return match next weekend in Kenya's capital.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Junior Starlets beat South Africa 2-0 in World Cup qualifier

    Kenya's Junior Starlets defeated South Africa's Bantwana 2-0 in the first leg of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers' final round in Pretoria, with goals from Faith Boke assisted by Lindey Weey. The team faces a return match in Nairobi next weekend to complete qualification.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 4 July

  1. Kenya Junior Starlets beat South Africa 2-0 in World Cup qualifier

    Kenya's Junior Starlets defeated South Africa's Bantwana 2-0 away at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria to advance in their 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup qualifying campaign. The win puts them 90 minutes away from securing their second appearance at the global tournament, with the second leg set for the following Sunday at Nyayo Stadium.

    4 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 19 June

  1. Cecafa nullifies Kenya's 16-0 Junior Starlets victory over Sudan

    Cecafa has rejected the Football Kenya Federation's appeal and replaced Kenya's Junior Starlets' 16-0 win over Sudan in the CECAFA Under 17 Women's Championship with a 3-0 walkover after the match was abandoned when Sudan was reduced to six players due to injuries.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 18 June

  1. FKF protests CECAFA's overturning of Kenya's 16-0 victory

    Football Kenya Federation has launched an official protest against CECAFA's decision to replace Kenya's 16-0 win over Sudan with a 3-0 walkover in the CECAFA Under-17 Women's Championship, arguing Kenya was not responsible for the match abandonment and should not be penalized.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. FKF protests CECAFA's reversal of Kenya's 16-0 win

    The Football Kenya Federation has lodged a formal protest after CECAFA overturned Kenya's 16–0 victory over Sudan in the CECAFA Under-17 Women's Championship and replaced it with a 3–0 walkover, citing FIFA regulations that required the match to be abandoned when Sudan dropped below the minimum seven players.

    18 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Kenya Junior Starlets draw with Tanzania in CECAFA U-17

    Kenya's Junior Starlets finished top of Group A at the CECAFA U-17 Women's Championship following a 1-1 draw against hosts Tanzania. Kenya missed a penalty in the first half before Tanzania went ahead, but the Starlets staged a late comeback to secure the draw.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Kenya's Junior Starlets defeat Somalia 6-0 in CECAFA U17 championship

    Kenya's Junior Starlets thrashed Somalia 6-0 in the CECAFA U17 women's championship in Tanzania, with Beryl Okumu scoring twice. The victory, following a 16-0 win against Sudan in their opening match, secured the team's place in the semi-finals.

    16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 15 June

  1. Kenya Junior Starlets aim for second Cecafa win against Somalia

    Kenya's Junior Starlets, fresh from a 16-0 victory over Sudan in their opening Cecafa Under-17 match on Saturday, face Somalia on Monday afternoon at Azam Complex in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Coach Mildren Cheche highlighted the team's strong performance, particularly in the first half.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 30 May

  1. Junior Starlets face Uganda in decisive World Cup qualifier

    Kenya's Junior Starlets face Uganda in a return leg of the 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers at Nyayo Stadium, needing to win to advance to the third round after a 1-1 draw away. Head coach Mildred Cheche said her team is mentally prepared and has worked on areas for improvement from the first leg.

    30 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 22 May

  1. Junior Starlets draw with Uganda Teen Cranes in World Cup qualifier

    Kenya's Junior Starlets drew 1-1 with Uganda's Teen Cranes in the first leg of the 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers second round, with Emily Adhiambo scoring off the bench to secure a point in Kampala. The return leg is set for May 30 at Nyayo Stadium in Kenya, where the Starlets must win to advance to the third round.

    22 May 2026 · The Standard

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