New date set for Junior Starlets' training camp in Spain

The Kenya U17 Women's football team, also known as the Junior Starlets, will begin their training camp in Spain on September 19, 2024, following a postponement from the original September 10 date. Football Kenya Federation (FKF) announced that the extra time will help the team sharpen their preparations on home soil.

Currently in their seventh day of training, the Junior Starlets are gearing up for their historic debut at the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic. The tournament runs from October 16 to November 3, 2024.

Team captain Elizabeth Ochaka highlighted the importance of their qualification: "This is a major achievement for us, being the first Kenyan team to qualify for the World Cup. We aim to compete and make a mark, not just show up."

Ochaka also noted the potential opportunities the tournament could bring for the players: "Playing on such a stage can open doors for international opportunities, which has been a dream for many of us."

The Junior Starlets' group stage fixtures include England on October 18, Korea DPR on October 20, and Mexico on October 24.

Provisional Squad

Goalkeepers

Velma Auma (Wiyeta Secondary), Ephy Awuor (Madira Girls), Scovia Awuor (Kobala Secondary), Elizabeth Munyanya (Kilimo Girls)

Defenders

Elizabeth Ochaka (Kenya Police Bullets), Claire Meris (Kobala Secondary), Lorine Ilavonga (Wiyeta Secondary), Valerie Wanjiru Oyugi (Ligi Ndogo), Jenevieve Mithel (Nyakach Secondary), Christine Adhiambo (Nyakach Secondary), Elizabeth Anyango (Beijing Raiders), Kimberly Akinyi (Madira Girls), Sheryl Amuok (Nyakach Girls), Diana Anyango (Butere Girls)

Midfielders

Velma Awuor (Nyakach Girls), Brenda Awuor (Madira Girls), Halima Imbachi (Butere Girls), Rebecca Odato (Dagoretti Mixed), Susan Akoth (Acakoro Ladies), Lindi Weey Atieno (Sunflower Junior High), Nancy Anyango (Nyakach Girls), Pearl Olesi (St. Joseph’s Kitale)

Forwards

Abigail Nelima (St. Joseph’s Kitale), Lorna Faith (Butere Girls), Lilian Mueni (St. Bridgit Syomunyu Girls), Salma Baya (Kombani Secondary), Valerie Nekesa (Madira Girls), Joan Ogola (St. Maurice Mwira Junior High), Mitshelle Waithera (Acakoro Ladies), Marion Serenge (Archbishop Njenga Secondary), Quinter Adhiambo (St. Alfred Alara Mixed), Jane Kweyu (St. Martha’s Mwitoti), Patience Asiko (Butere Girls), Ruth Nanjala (St. Joseph’s Kitale), Lucy Naliaka (Kinale Girls)