Madira Soccer Assassins and Kenya Under-17 goal poacher Valerie Nekesa says Junior Starlets are determined to close their FIFA U17 World Cup campaign with maximum points in their Group C match against Mexico on Thursday.The Kenyan girls made history as the first team from the country to feature in a FIFA World Cup competition.However, they had a tough start to the tournament, suffering a 2-0 loss to England before falling 3-0 to two-time champions North Korea, which eliminated them from the tournament with a game to spare.##NAJAVA_MECA_8435575##Nekesa, who played a crucial role in Kenya’s qualification through her goals, says the Junior Starlets are determined to fight until the last minute.“The past two games have been very difficult for us, although we have given our all. Our game against Mexico will be crucial for us. We are determined to come away with a win and get all three points so that we don’t return home empty-handed,” the attacker said.Thursday’s match promises excitement, with both sides seeking to exit the stage with a victory.Mexico’s campaign has not been much better than Kenya’s, having suffered an opening-day 4-1 defeat to North Korea before losing 4-2 to England on match day two.Kenya U17 team eliminated from World CupArch Bishop Njenga striker Marion Serenge echoed Nekesa’s sentiments, saying the team is eager for the final match.“Since it is our last match, we are going to give it our best… kukufa nayo (give our all, do or die). My call to Kenyans is to continue rallying behind us, and we won’t disappoint you. Our aim is not to finish last in our group and not to exit the competition without scoring a single goal,” she told Capital Sports.Government donates Ksh1.8 million to Kenya U20 after maiden AFCON qualification
