Kenya U17 star relocates from Korogocho for safety after featuring at the World Cup

Junior Starlets ace Susan Okoth has revealed that she was forced to move out of her parent’s home in Korogocho slums after representing Kenya in the U-17 FIFA World Cup.Okoth was part of the history-making squad that competed in Kenya’s first-ever football World Cup when the Junior Starlets participated in the tournament held in the Dominican Republic from October 16 to November 3.##NAJAVA_MECA_8494770##While it was a dream come true for the young footballer, the experience also led to some significant changes in her personal life.In an interview with NTV, Okoth disclosed that one of the major changes was relocating from her parent’s home after learning of a planned attack against her.”I come from Korogocho. So when I returned, I was told people were looking for me to rob me because they believed I had come back with a lot of money,” said Okoth.Kenya Police CEO Chris Onguso threatens to sack team amid poor startShe also mentioned that her family treats her differently now, giving her more freedom than she had before and treating her like a VIP.“When I got home from the World Cup, I felt like I had become an important person in our house. Before, whenever I tried to leave the house, I was asked where I was going and assigned house chores. But since I came back, I haven’t had any arguments. I live like a VIP in the house,” she remarked.Additionally, Okoth noticed a decline in the number of friends visiting their home, and when she inquired about the reason, she was surprised by the response.”I had friends who used to come to our house, but I don’t see them anymore. When I asked why, I was told most of them are afraid of me, and I just wondered why they would fear me,” she added.The Junior Starlets lost their first two matches against England and North Korea but made history by securing a win over Mexico in their final match before exiting the tournament.Exclusive: AFC Leopards in potential legal dispute with Singapore kit maker over payment delays

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