The Kenya Women’s U17 National Team, the Junior Starlets, have continued training in anticipation of their forthcoming two-legged second-round FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifier against DR Congo.The first leg will be played in Congo on Sunday, February 4th, before squaring off in Nairobi for the second leg on Sunday, February 11, 2024.##NAJAVA_MECA_7837896##Head Coach Mildred Cheche has expressed her confidence in the team’s abilities as they prepare to face DR Congo in the 2024 FIFA U17 World Cup Qualifiers.”We have a formidable team capable of competing with DR Congo. The players have arrived well-prepared, having gained valuable experience from various tournaments such as Talanta Hela and Chapa Dimba, which adds to our team’s readiness.”Following the two encounters, the winner based on the aggregate score will progress to the third round of the qualifiers.After the second round, the third round of qualifiers is scheduled between May 10 and 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.Provisional Squad:Goalkeepers: Velma Abwire (Wiyeta Sec.), Scovia Awuor (Kobala Sec.), Effie Awuor (Madira Girls), Esther Akumu (Kibaoni Sec.)Defenders: Lorine Ilavonga (Wiyeta Sec. Sch.), Elizabeth Ochaka (Shiraha Starlets), Clare Meries (Kobala Sec. Sch.), Grace Mumo (Madira Girls), Rose Nangila (Wiyeta Sec. Sch.), Dorcas Glender (Butere Girls Sec.), Vivian Amondi (Dr. Charles Sec. Inyanzi), Judith Nandwa (Butere Girls), Kimberly Akinyi (Madira Girls)Midfielders: Rebecca Odato (Dagoretti Mixed), Shani Stacy Shemaiah (Shree Cutch Sastsang)Brenda Awuor (Madira Girls), Bridgit Maria (Wiyeta Sec. Sch), Sheila Akinyi (Kariobangi North Sec.)Susan Akoth (Acakoro Ladies), Lornah Faith (Butere Girls), Gaudancia Maloba (Lwak Girls)Forwards: Valerie Nekesa (Madira Girls), JoyAngela Valencia (Butere Girls), Lindey Weey Atieno (Sunflower Junior High School), Diana Anyango (Butere Girls), Winnie Wangeci (Dadstar)Catherine Wambui (Madira Girls), Patience Kasichana (Uweza Women), Marvelous Joy (Ogande Girls), Marion Serenge (Archbishop Njenga)Homeboyz coach Patrick Odhiambo in cloud nine after landing the services of Nicholas Kipkirui
