The Kenya U17 girls are just hours away from etching their name into the annals of history with the players and head coach taking some time to send a message to Kenyans back at home.Junior Starlets are the first Kenyan team to punch a ticket to the FIFA World Cup and will take on England in the wee hours of Friday morning.##NAJAVA_MECA_8415851##Speaking at their base camp in the Dominican Republic, captain Elizabeth Ochaka asked all Kenyans to rally behind the team just as they have done in the past. “This is the game we have waited for, we are motivated and we will give our best knowing that we are capable. Gor Mahia issue update on Rooney Onyango’s suspensionWe have made history but we want to keep making history. We know that it will not be easy but we’ll try our best.I would like to urge them (Kenyans) to keep giving us that support, since we started this World Cup journey they have been with us and we promise not to let them down.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8415817##On her part, Marion Serenge who was instrumental in their qualification journey reiterated their urge to write more history by claiming a win. “I would like to urge Kenyans to support us, we will not let you down but we’ll make you proud. We want to make history and all this will be possible with your support,” said Serenge.Nick Mwendwa on why no Kenya under-20 player earned Harambee Stars call upHead coach Mildred Cheche asked Kenyans to sacrifice some sleep if possible to back the team until the final whistle. “The team is in good sprints and we are ready for the match. The players are excited and at the same time motivated, we are trying to make sure that on the pitch they give their best and do not underrate any opponent.##NAJAVA_MECA_8415844##Getting three points from England is something that we have worked for and when we achieve that it will be something big for Kenya.Support our girls, the match will be at 2 AM, if possible don’t sleep, watch us play and keep cheering them on until the last minute,” said Cheche.Indonesian-based Ismael Dunga surprised by lack of Harambee Stars call-ups.The match against England is slated for a 2 AM kick-off on Friday 18 October with the match set to be beamed live on the FIFA+ website.
