The Kenya U17 Women’s camp in Spain, originally scheduled for September 10, 2024, has been postponed and will now commence on September 19, 2024.Football Kenya Federation says this adjustment allows the team additional time to continue fine-tuning their local preparations.##NAJAVA_MECA_8326693##The Junior Starlets are now in their seventh day of training as they prepare for their debut at the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, set to take place in the Dominican Republic.Team captain Elizabeth Ochaka spoke about the significance of this World Cup qualification for both the players and Kenyan football.“Qualifying for the World Cup is a huge achievement, especially as the first Kenyan team to do it in football. We don’t take this chance for granted. Our goal is to go there and compete, not just participate,” said Ochaka.She also emphasized how competing on the world stage could open doors for the players: “Playing at the World Cup will bring us many opportunities, like getting scouted to play for international teams, which has always been a dream for many of us.”The 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup will run from October 16 to November 3, 2024. The Junior Starlets will begin their group stage matches on October 18 against England, followed by a clash with Korea DPR on October 20, and will conclude their group campaign against Mexico on October 24, 2024.Harambee Stars eye win against Namibia in 2025 AFCON qualifierProvisional squad in campGoalkeepersVelma Auma (Wiyeta Secondary School), Ephy Awuor (Madira Girls), Scovia Awuor (Kobala Secondary), Elizabeth Munyanya (Kilimo Girls High School)DefendersElizabeth Ochaka (Kenya Police Bullets), Claire Meris (Kobala Secondary School), Lorine Ilavonga (Wiyeta Secondary School), Valerie Wanjiru Oyugi (Ligi Ndogo), Jenevieve Mithel (Nyakach Secondary), Christine Adhiambo (Nyakach Secondary), Elizabeth Anyango (Beijing Raiders), Kimberly Akinyi (Madira Girls), Sheryl Amuok (Nyakach Girls), Diana Anyango (Butere Girls)MidfieldersVelma Awuor (Nyakach Girls Secondary), Brenda Awuor (Madira Girls), Halima Imbachi (Butere Girls Secondary), Rebecca Odato (Dagoretti Mixed), Susan Akoth (Acakoro Ladies), Lindi Weey Atieno (Sunflower Junior High School), Nancy Anyango (Nyakach Girls), Pearl Olesi (St. Joseph’s Kitale)ForwardsAbigail Nelima (St. Joseph’s Girls Kitale), Lorna Faith (Butere Girls), Lilian Mueni (St. Bridgit Syomunyu Girls), Salma Baya (Kombani Secondary School), Valerie Nekesa (Madira Girls), Joan Ogola (St. Maurice Mwira Junior High), Mitshelle Waithera (Acakoro Ladies), Marion Serenge (Archbishop Njenga Secondary), Quinter Adhiambo (St. Alfred Alara Mixed), Jane Kweyu (St. Martha’s Mwitoti Secondary School), Patience Asiko (Butere Girls High School), Ruth Nanjala (St. Joseph’s Girls Kitale), Lucy Naliaka (Kinale Girls High School)Probable Harambee Stars’ lineup against Namibia
