Mwanakombo Bakari — midfielder for Kenya's Junior Starlets, missed the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after securing a US scholarship.
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… nvincing victory and favorable results elsewhere to keep their campaign alive. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Mwanakombo Bakari …
Junior Starlets eye historic semi-final berth ahead of Japan World Cup clashThe Standard
… e’s charges went into the decisive fixture knowing that only a convincing victory could keep their hopes alive after opening the tournament with defeats to China and the United States.They responded with their most impressive performance of the competition, with Mwanakombo Bakari …
Junior Starlets thump Samoa 4-0, make history with World Cup last-16 breakthroughCitizen Digital
… Mwanakombo Bakari, who arrived from the United States on October 15, has linked up with the team in Morocco ahead of the global tournament, which runs from October 17 to November 7, 2026. …
Junior Starlets to miss injured quartet as World Cup beginsCitizen Digital
… The team will also receive a boost with the return of Mwanakombo Bakari, who has been sidelined by injury. …
Junior Starlets target convincing World campaign in MoroccoCitizen Digital
… Speaking during a training session at the Kasarani Annex, Cheche revealed that three players from Butere Girls are yet to join the squad, while midfielder Mwanakombo Bakari will miss the tournament after securing a scholarship to the United States. …
Four missing as Junior Starlets fine-tune World Cup preparationsCitizen Digital
… During training, we've been working on everything we've learned, and I believe we'll give South Africa a good challenge.” Forward Mwanakombo Bakari said analysing South Africa's previous matches has also been a key part of Kenya's preparations. …
Kenya's Junior Starlets fired-up for South Africa testCitizen Digital
… not converting them, so it was good that we found the back of the net in that game” Against Sudan Brenda Achieng scored a total of 7 goals while Fleviah Khatenje, Lindey Wee Atieno, Elizabeth Alizeba,Tabitha Wambui and Berverline Awuor scored a goal apiece while Mwanakombo Bakari …
Cecafa: After thumping Sudan 16-0, Kenyan train guns on SomaliaThe Standard
… Mishel Ng’ono is likely to maintain her place in the goal with Faith Boke, Pauline Namisi, Grace Mumo, and Brenda Awuor starting in defence.Mwanakombo Bakari, Beverline, and Maloba are possible starters in the midfield, while Brenda Achieng will lead the goal hunt. …
All or nothing as Junior Starlets clash with Uganda in decisive tieCitizen Digital
… Of course, it won’t be the same as we played in Uganda because we are playing at home, so it will be very different from how we played in Uganda." Midfielder Mwanakombo Bakari noted that the team has adapted well back to the local conditions after battling with high humidity in K …
Cheche confident as Starlets finalise preps for Cranes rematchThe Standard
… Mwanakombo Bakari, captain Beverline Awuor, and Brenda Achieng retained their places, while Gaudencia Maloba started on the bench.Keen not to suffer at the hands of the Kenyans after they were beaten home and away during the 2025 World Cup qualification cycle, the Teen Cranes wer …
Junior Starlets share spoils with Teen CranesKenya's Junior Starlets qualified for the knockout stage of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup for the first time after defeating Samoa 4-0 in their final Group E match. The team will face Japan in the Round of 16 on October 29.
20 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Junior Starlets qualified for the knockout stage of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup for the first time after defeating Samoa 4-0 in their final Group E match. The team will face Japan in the Round of 16 on October 29.
20 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Junior Starlets defeated Samoa 4-0 in their final Group E match to reach the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup for the first time, qualifying as one of the four best third-placed teams.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →