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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… Midfielder Mwanakombo Bakari exuded confidence, saying that they are equal to the task.“The preparations have been great. …
Junior Starlets gear up for World Cup qualifier encounter against UgandaKenya'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.
21 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.
21 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 →