Harambee Starlets assistant coach Mildred Cheche has been appointed as the head coach of the Kenya U17 girls team for the upcoming U17 2024 FIFA U17 World Cup second-round qualifiers, scheduled for February.The Starlets are set to face DR Congo in the second qualification phase, with the first leg taking place in Congo on February 4th and the return leg scheduled in Nairobi seven days later.##NAJAVA_MECA_7812121##The Football Kenya Federation has officially announced the technical team responsible for the Junior Starlets. The coaching staff will be led by former international Cheche, with the support of former Harambee Starlets captain Ann Aluoch, who also serves as the head coach for Mathare Women’s team. Both coaches hold CAF B licenses.Sofapaka winger Darius Msagha eyes more after reaching the five-goal markA statement from FKF reads, “The Football Kenya Federation has named Mildred Cheche as the new head coach of the Junior Starlets, the U17 women’s national team. Ann Aluoch will assist her. They are both CAF B license holders. Coach Mildred Cheche, in addition to her new role, currently serves as the assistant coach for the senior women’s national team, the Harambee Starlets, as well as the Rising Starlets.”“Ann Aluoch also currently holds the position of assistant coach for the U15 women’s national team. Coach Cheche and Coach Aluoch gear up for the U17 2024 FIFA U17 World Cup second-round qualifiers. The Junior Starlets are set to face DR Congo away on February 4th and at home on February 11th, 2024.”Following the second round, the third round of qualifiers is scheduled between May 10-12, with the return legs set for May 17–19, 2024. The final round will officially take place between June 7–9 for the first legs, with the ultimate decider of the three nations representing Africa set for June 14–16.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: Gor Mahia’s victory over Tusker unpacked
