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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 in Morocco.

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  1. May 2026

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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 Junior Starlets lose four injured players for World Cup

The News

Kenya's Junior Starlets have dropped four players from their final squad for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after they failed to recover from injuries sustained during pre-tournament friendlies in Morocco. Head coach Mildred Cheche ruled out Idah Matara, Clarice Demba, Faith Boke, and Patience Waithere, with the injuries occurring during matches against Sporting Club Casablanca and Ghana's U-17 team.

16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

  1. Kenya Junior Starlets lose four injured players for World Cup

    Kenya's Junior Starlets have dropped four players from their final squad for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after they failed to recover from injuries sustained during pre-tournament friendlies in Morocco. Head coach Mildred Cheche ruled out Idah Matara, Clarice Demba, Faith Boke, and Patience Waithere, with the injuries occurring during matches against Sporting Club Casablanca and Ghana's U-17 team.

    16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 10 October

  1. Junior Starlets finalize 2026 World Cup preparations in Morocco

    Kenya's Under-17 Women's team has arrived in Mohammedia, Morocco to complete final preparations for the 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup, which begins on October 17. Head coach Mildred Cheche aims to build on their 2024 debut performance, with the squad grouped alongside the United States, China and Samoa in Group E.

    10 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 2 October

  1. Kenya Junior Starlets prepare for second World Cup appearance

    Kenya's Junior Starlets are intensifying preparations for their second FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup appearance in Morocco after qualifying in July. Captain Berveline Awuor set an ambitious target to advance beyond their previous performance, with head coach Mildred Cheche leading a technical analysis and high-profile friendly matches in Spain before the tournament.

    2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Four players absent as Junior Starlets prepare for U-17 World Cup

    Kenya's Junior Starlets head coach Mildred Cheche says the team is largely complete ahead of the Under-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco next month, though three players from Butere Girls have yet to be released and midfielder Mwanakombo Bakari will miss the tournament after securing a scholarship to the United States.

    16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Junior Starlets qualify for 2026 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup

    Kenya's Junior Starlets secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup in Morocco with a 5-1 aggregate victory over South Africa. The qualification marks their second appearance in three years and demonstrates the growing strength of Kenyan women's football.

    15 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 14 July

  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.

    14 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 →

  3. President Ruto congratulates Junior Starlets on World Cup qualification

    President William Ruto has congratulated Kenya's Junior Starlets following their historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup after defeating South Africa 3-1 in the second leg of the final qualifying round. Ruto pledged his full support as the team prepares for the global tournament in Morocco.

    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. 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 →

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 →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Kenya Junior Starlets prepare for South Africa World Cup qualifier

    Kenya's Junior Starlets head coach Mildred Cheche says the team is mentally ready to face South Africa in the first leg of the final qualification round for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup on Saturday at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria. The winner of the two-leg tie will qualify for the World Cup, set to run from 17 October – 7 November in Morocco.

    30 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 →

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 →

Friday 12 June

  1. Kenya's Junior Starlets pursue CECAFA title before World Cup qualifier

    Kenya's Junior Starlets head coach Mildred Cheche is confident her team can win the 2026 CECAFA U-17 Women's Championship in Tanzania (June 13–23), using the tournament to prepare for an upcoming FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifier against South Africa. Kenya's Group A matches are against Sudan on June 13, Somalia on June 15, and Tanzania on June 17.

    12 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 →

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