Kenya U17 Women’s forward Brenda Achieng received a heroic welcome upon her return to school after an exemplary performance with the national team.Nicknamed Last Born by her teammates due to her young age, Achieng was introduced in the second half of Kenya’s 3-0 home win against Uganda and grabbed the headlines at full time through her brace.PREVIEW: Benni McCarthy out to kick start Harambee Stars reign with win over GambiaThe match was the second leg of the second round of 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers that was played at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday 16 March and ensured that Junior Starlets advanced to the third and final round on a 5-0 aggregate win.
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The 13-year-old brought a spark into Kenya’s attack from the moment she was introduced by coach Mildred Cheche with her dribbling skills that allowed her to ease past defenders leaving fans on their feet each time.##NAJAVA_MECA_8790127##Achieng is a Grade 8 student at Ugunja Township Mixed Junior & Secondary School and returned to the school after the completion of her duty with the national team.In a viral online video from Ugunja Daily Report, the Nyasanda FC Junior team product was lifted shoulder high by her schoolmates who sang her praises and appreciated the services she offered to the country.Millions FKF expect from Harambee Stars’ first home game in 4 yearsWith age still on her side, Achieng is definitely a treasure to Kenyan Women’s football and with proper naturing, she will serve the nation for long and is destined for the top leagues in the world.Junior Starlets will now face Cameroon in the third and final round as they seek to make back-to-back appearances at the World Cup.##NAJAVA_MECA_8790145##Kenya will host the first leg of the tie on Friday 18 April 2025 before taking a trip to West Africa for the second leg on Friday 25 April 2025 with the aggregate winner booking a place in the World Cup.The 2025 FIFA Women’s U17 World Cup is scheduled for Friday 17 October to Saturday 8 November 2025 in Morocco which will be the first time the tournament is held in Africa.
