This year has been an incredible one for Junior Starlets’ forward Lorna Faith. The 16-year-old played a pivotal role in helping her team retain both the Western Region and National Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) football titles.She also contributed to their strong second-place finish in the East African games.In addition to her domestic success, Lorna was a key player during Kenya’s historic qualification for their maiden FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup slated for Wednesday 16 October to Sunday 3 November in the Dominican Republic.##NAJAVA_MECA_8342441##Mozzart Sport chatted with the youngster who explained what competing in the global tournament means to her.“I am excited that the World Cup journey has finally kicked off. I am proud to be one of the players who will represent the country on the biggest stage. This is a God-given opportunity and I am confident that I will use my talent well,” she offered.Forgotten Gor Mahia striker joins Kitara FC in UgandaFor her, the intercontinental showpiece is a potential stepping stone to a bigger future in football. She dreams of catching the eye of scouts who could help her take the next big leap in her career.“I am aware of the possibility of being scouted and remaining there to play for other bigger leagues. I am also hoping to join a university in that country. Even if five of us remain there for a greater purpose, it will be a great achievement for us,” she revealed.##NAJAVA_MECA_8342421##She also expressed her excitement about the team’s training so far, noting that each session pushed them to improve.She believes that their camp in Spain will provide them with invaluable exposure and experience. The team jetted out of the country on Thursday morning to Spain for the training camp.Their target is to reach the final stage and make history again.Harambee Stars rise six places in latest FIFA rankings“Training has been great so far. The coach is teaching us several skills and we are catching up. The coach is also getting us friendly matches to sharpen our skills. We are doing our best to match the big teams. We are not just going to participate. We are going to compete,” she averred.Born on November 21, 2007, Faith is an explosive striker who has earned accolades for her outstanding performance. She is a student at Butere Girls.##NAJAVA_MECA_8342442##She also captained Busia County, which won the girls’ category of the inaugural Talanta Hela U19 football tournament.The forward scored two goals during the World Cup qualifiers, one against Ethiopia and Burundi and was also part of the Talanta Hela U19 team who came in second during the Costa Daurada Cup back in April.
