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Junior Starlets

Also known as: Kenya U-17 · Junior Starlets Under-17 CECAFA squad · The Junior Starlets · Kenya's Junior Starlets · the Starlets · J.Starlets

Kenya's Under-17 women's football team that qualified for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco.

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  1. May 2026
  2. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeIt will be all or nothing for the Junior Starlets when they face off with Uganda in the return leg of the second round of the 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers today at Nyayo Stadium.

    All or nothing as Junior Starlets clash with Uganda in decisive tie
  3. Citizen Digital

    Cheche confident as Starlets finalise preps for Cranes rematch By Jackson Kilonzi May 29, 2026 02:12 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya U-17 (Junior Starlets) head coach Mildred Cheche with her technical

    Cheche confident as Starlets finalise preps for Cranes rematch
  4. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeAs the dust settles on the tense first-leg encounter that ended in a one-all draw in Kampala, focus shifts to Nairobi as Junior Starlets prepare to host neighbours Uganda in a do-or-die return match.

    Junior Starlets shift focus to decisive second leg home clash
  5. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeJunior Starlets laboured to a 1-1 draw with Uganda’s Teen Cranes in the first leg match of the second round of the 2026 Fifa Under-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers played at FUFA Stadium, Kadiba, in Kampala yesterday.

    Junior Starlets share spoils with Teen Cranes
  6. Citizen Digital

    Junior Starlets target first leg advantage against Uganda By Geoffrey Mwamburi May 21, 2026 09:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya U-17 (Junior Starlets) head coach Mildred Cheche with her technical be

    Junior Starlets target first leg advantage against Uganda
  7. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeJunior Starlets have set their sights on a crucial away win over Uganda’s Teen Cranes as they aim to secure their return to the global stage.

    Junior Starlets gear up for World Cup qualifier encounter against Uganda
  8. The Standard

    Bullets triumph left their bitter rivals Ulinzi Starlets in familiar second place while Gideon Starlets were relegated alongside Nyanza compatriots Kisumu Allstarlets and Kisped Queens.It was a season defined by a stark bittersweet contrast of a glittering display of dominance on

    Police Bullets reign supreme as financial constraints choke teams
  9. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeWith just about 11 days to the first leg of the second round of the 2026 Fifa Under-17 World Cup qualifiers, Junior Starlets have stepped up their preparations in readiness for a clash against neighbours Uganda.

    Junior Starlets intensify preps ahead of Uganda test
  10. April 2026
  11. The Standard

    Despite the current turbulence, the company acknowledged what it termed as “meaningful progress” achieved under FKF leadership in recent years.Among the highlights cited were Kenya’s successful co-hosting of CHAN 2025, the Junior Starlets’ historic qualification for the FIFA U-17

    League sponsor calls for calm, transparency in FKF crisis

Yesterday

  1. Kenya's women's football coach backs WAFCON 2028 hosting bid

    Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has urged President William Ruto to officially support Kenya's bid to host the 2028 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, citing the growth of Kenyan women's football as evidence the country is ready.

    22 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Monday 13 July

  1. Junior Starlets qualify for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup again

    Kenya's Junior Starlets secured their second consecutive qualification for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup with a 5-1 aggregate victory over South Africa. Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has called for sustained government and FKF investment in women's football preparation for the tournament in Morocco from October to November 2026, citing ongoing concerns over unpaid allowances.

    13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 12 July

  1. Kenya's Junior Starlets qualify for 2026 U-17 World Cup

    Kenya's Junior Starlets defeated South Africa 3-1 in the second leg of the final-round qualifier to secure a 5-1 aggregate victory and qualify for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, marking the team's second World Cup appearance.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Junior Starlets secure second consecutive U-17 World Cup qualification

    Kenya's Junior Starlets qualified for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup with a 5-1 aggregate victory over South Africa, defeating Bantwana 3-1 in the second leg at Nyayo National Stadium. The tournament will be held in Morocco from October 17 to November 7, 2026.

    12 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 10 July

  1. Junior Starlets seek World Cup qualification against South Africa

    Kenya's Junior Starlets play South Africa in a FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup qualifying return leg on Sunday at Nyayo Stadium, needing a draw or win after winning the first leg 2-0 in Pretoria. A victory would send them to the tournament in Morocco in October.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

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

    Kenya's Junior Starlets defeated South Africa's Bantwana 2-0 in the first leg of FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers on Saturday. FKF General Secretary Dennis Gicheru attributed the win to strong preparation and teamwork, urging fans to support the team in the return leg at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. 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 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers in Pretoria, with FKF officials attributing the win to proper preparation and team discipline. The return leg is scheduled for Nairobi, with FKF calling on fans to support the team.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

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

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

Thursday 2 July

  1. Kenya U-17 women prepare for World Cup qualifier in South Africa

    Kenya's Junior Starlets have arrived in Pretoria for Saturday's FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup final qualifying first-leg match against South Africa. Head coach Mildred Cheche expressed confidence that her team can secure a positive result away from home.

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. FKF president welcomes FIFA, CAF engagement on reforms

    FKF President Hussein Mohamed described a joint meeting with FIFA and CAF delegations in Nairobi as "a good day for football," saying the discussions marked an important step towards strengthening the game ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and addressing key issues affecting the federation.

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 1 July

  1. FKF hosts FIFA and CAF delegation on football development

    The Football Kenya Federation held discussions with FIFA and CAF representatives in Nairobi on governance, institutional stability, and football development, with focus on Kenya's co-hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Uganda and Tanzania.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 21 June

  1. Emusire Boys seek regional title after Vihiga triumph

    Defending Vihiga County champions Emusire Boys High School are confident of winning the Western Region Secondary Schools Championships in Bungoma after securing the county title with a 4-0 victory over Mbale Boys. Head coach Billy Aluda said the team aims to reach the final and compete for the title, motivated by last year's regional semi-final exit on penalties.

    21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

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. Cheche urges improved finishing as Starlets top CECAFA group

    Kenya's Junior Starlets coach Mildred Cheche called for sharper finishing after the team topped Group A of the CECAFA U17 Women's Championship in Tanzania with a 1-1 draw against hosts Tanzania, advancing on goal difference.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 1 June

  1. Kenya's Junior Starlets face South Africa for World Cup qualification

    Kenya's U-17 women's football team will face South Africa's Bantwana in the final round of FIFA U-17 World Cup qualifiers, with the winner securing a ticket to the tournament Morocco will host in October. The two-leg tie begins in South Africa between July 3–5, followed by the return leg in Nairobi between July 10–12.

    1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 30 May

  1. Kenya's Junior Starlets advance to U-17 World Cup qualifier final round

    Kenya's Junior Starlets progressed to the third and final round of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers after drawing 0-0 against Uganda's Teen Cranes at home, advancing on the away goals rule following a 1-1 draw in the first leg.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. 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 29 May

  1. Starlets confident ahead of Uganda rematch for World Cup spot

    Kenya's U-17 women's football head coach Mildred Cheche expressed confidence that the squad is tactically and mentally prepared for Saturday's match against Uganda's Teen Cranes, aiming to secure a second FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup qualification following a 1-1 first-leg draw in Kampala.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 24 May

  1. Junior Starlets face Uganda in decisive World Cup qualifier second leg

    Kenya's Junior Starlets will host Uganda at Nyayo Stadium on Saturday in a second-leg qualifier for the 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup, with the aggregate winner advancing to the third round. The first leg ended 1-1 in Kampala; the winner will face Tanzania or South Africa, with four African teams qualifying for the tournament in Morocco.

    24 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

Thursday 21 May

  1. Kenya U-17 targets first-leg win against Uganda

    Kenya's Junior Starlets head coach Mildred Cheche says the team is prepared to beat Uganda in the first leg of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers second round, scheduled for Friday, 22 May, in Kampala. Cheche will be without defenders Rose Nangila and midfielder Lindey Weey Atieno due to injury.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Junior Starlets pursue away win against Uganda Teen Cranes

    Kenya's Junior Starlets will face Uganda's Teen Cranes in the first leg of the second-round 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers on Friday at FUFA Stadium, Kadiba, with the return match scheduled for May 30 at Nyayo Stadium. Head coach Mildred Cheche said the team is targeting maximum points despite the absence of injured defenders and midfielders.

    20 May 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Kenya Police Bullets win third consecutive Women's Premier League title

    Kenya Police Bullets won the 2025-2026 FKF Women's Premier League title with 52 points, extending their championship run to three consecutive years, while Ulinzi Starlets finished second with 47 points and Gideon Starlets were relegated alongside Kisumu Allstarlets and Kisped Queens.

    19 May 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 10 May

  1. Kenya U-17 squad intensifies preparations for Uganda World Cup qualifier

    Kenya's Junior Starlets are preparing for a two-legged second-round qualifier against Uganda in the 2026 Fifa Under-17 World Cup, with the first leg scheduled for May 22 in Uganda and the second on May 30 in Kenya. Coach Mildred Cheche said the team is training with a World Cup mentality and adapting to Uganda's aggressive style of play.

    10 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 27 April

  1. SportPesa urges transparency as FKF leadership dispute escalates

    Kenyan football's major commercial sponsor SportPesa has called for swift, transparent and independent resolution to the FKF governance crisis, warning that instability risks derailing progress in the sport. The crisis centres on nine FKF Executive Committee members suspending President Mohammed Hussein over financial misconduct allegations and installing deputy Macdonald Mariga as acting president, which Hussein has rejected.

    27 April 2026 · The Standard

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