The Kenya National U17 Girls Team, known as the Junior Starlets, has been placed in Group C for the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, which will be hosted by the Dominican Republic from the end of October.Kenya secured qualification for the world showpiece a week ago after beating Burundi in the fourth and final qualification round by an aggregate score of 5-0.##NAJAVA_MECA_8173679##The draw, conducted in the early hours of Sunday morning in the Dominican Republic, saw the Junior Starlets positioned in Pot 4. Starlets coach Mildred Cheche was present during the draw.This tournament marks the Junior Starlets’ first appearance at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. They will compete in Group C alongside Korea DPR, Mexico, and England.The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2024 is scheduled to take place from October 16 to November 3, 2024, in the Dominican Republic.Kenya will kick off their campaign against England on Thursday, October 17, 2024, before taking on Korea DPR three days later, and ending the group stage with a game against Mexico on October 23.Korea DPR are the most successful team in the tournament, with three titles to their name and one runner-up finish.World Cup Groups:Group A: Dominican Republic, Ecuador, New Zealand, NigeriaGroup B: Spain, USA, Korea Republic, ColombiaGroup C: Korea DPR, Mexico, Kenya, EnglandGroup D: Japan, Poland, Brazil, ZambiaMcKinstry looking to end Gor’s successful season on a high, sweet note
