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Mildred Cheche

Also known as: Coach Mildred Cheche · Coach Cheche

Head coach of Kenya's Junior Starlets U-17 women's football team preparing for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

2026-05-102026-06-04

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    After Kenya’s victory over Uganda, coach Mildred Cheche said she was prepared to face either South Africa or Tanzania, and promised changes to her squad.

    South Africa stand between Kenya and FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup dream
  3. May 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    This is after Mildred Cheche’s charges fought to a scoreless draw against a stubborn Uganda’s Teen Cranes in a tense second-leg encounter played at the Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

    Junior Starlets keep World Cup dream alive
  5. The Standard

    Junior Starlets head coach Mildred Cheche said that her charges are ready for the crucial task, noting that they aim to qualify for the World Cup.“All players are mentally prepared because playing at home for them is an advantage.

    All or nothing as Junior Starlets clash with Uganda in decisive tie
  6. 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
  7. Citizen Digital

    I am confident we will qualify for the World Cup.” Defender Pauline Namisi echoed her teammate’s confidence, saying the squad had worked on correcting mistakes from the first leg. “We have trained well under coach Mildred Cheche and improved on the areas that let us down in Kampa

    Confident Junior Starlets target Uganda rout in World Cup qualifier
  8. The Standard

    Junior Starlets who were bundled out in the third round by Cameroon last year are yearning to make their second appearance on the global stage, having made their debut in 2024.Coach Mildred Cheche’s charges showed grit as they faced a hungry Ugandan side that was eager to rewrite

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

    Starlets, who are looking to secure their second appearance on the global stage, must now win at home to advance to the third and final round of qualification, where they will meet the winner of the South Africa and Tanzania tie.Starlets head coach Mildred Cheche made a few chang

    Junior Starlets share spoils with Teen Cranes
  10. 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
  11. The Standard

    The aggregate winner will book a third-round date with South Africa or Tanzania.Starlets head coach Mildred Cheche made their intentions crystal clear, saying that they were going for maximum points.

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

    Junior Starlets head coach Mildred Cheche named the provisional squad that is currently in camp, preparing for a crucial two-legged encounter.The first leg will be played at FUFA Stadium in Kadiba, Uganda, on May 22, and thereafter the Kenyans will welcome the Teen Cranes at Nyay

    Junior Starlets intensify preps ahead of Uganda test
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Kenya's Junior Starlets face South Africa for World Cup qualification

The News

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

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

Thursday 28 May

  1. Kenya Junior Starlets aim for Uganda victory in World Cup qualifier return leg

    Kenya's Junior Starlets face Uganda in the second leg of their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifier at Nyayo Stadium on Friday, after securing a 1-1 draw in the first leg at FUFA Stadium in Kampala last week. Forward Emily Adhiambo said the result gave the team confidence and said they now understand Uganda's strengths and weaknesses ahead of the decisive clash.

    28 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

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

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