Junior Starlets coach Mildred Cheche has labeled the team’s World Cup qualification as a milestone and a potential game-changer for women’s football in the country.Starlets qualified for the U17 World Cup after beating Burundi 5-0 on aggregate. They started with a 3-0 away win before sealing it with a 2-0 win on Sunday at the Ulinzi Sports Complex, sending the whole country into delirium.##NAJAVA_MECA_8167915##With the qualification sealed, they become the first Kenyan football national team to grace a World Cup. The other two teams from Africa heading for the championship in the Dominican Republic, which will get underway at the end of October, are Zambia and Nigeria.Cheche, who entered the history books on Sunday, says the qualification will have far-reaching positive implications. She says it will serve as inspiration for all the upcoming young female footballers.“This qualification marks a significant milestone for women’s football in Kenya. It serves as a powerful inspiration for young girls across the country interested in playing football, demonstrating that with dedication, they too can achieve greatness and represent their country on the world stage,” she stated.“This milestone will encourage more girls to take up the sport, contributing to building a stronger foundation for women’s football in Kenya. Our success stands as a beacon of hope and a catalyst for further development of football at all levels.”She added that they head to the World Cup to gain valuable experience and showcase the Kenyan spirit.“Competing at the World Cup presents an incredible opportunity for our team. Our primary goal is to gain valuable experience and showcase the talent and spirit of Kenyan football. We aim to compete fiercely, learn from the best, and grow as a team,” she added.Olunga reveals role in securing Kenya friendly against QatarShe further stated that they will not just be there to fill the numbers but also to compete and go as far as possible in the competition.“While we are realistic about the challenges ahead, we are also ambitious. We hope to make a significant impact, advance as far as possible, and make our country proud. This experience will be invaluable for the players’ development and the future of women’s football in Kenya”.The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 will feature the three African teams alongside England, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Spain, the United States, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Poland, Korea DPR, Korea Republic, and hosts Dominican Republic.KCB coach confident of victory against AFC Leopards in crucial showdown
