Junior Starlets, the national under 17 women football team has arrived in Tanzania ahead of the CECAFA U17 Women’s Championship.
Kenya will begin their campaign against Sudan tomorrow June 13 before facing Somalia on June 15. The group stage will conclude with an encounter against hosts hosts Tanzania on June 17
Coached by Mildred Cheche, the team is confident to lift the title as part of their preparations for next month’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier against South Africa.
Cheche has largely retained the squad that featured in the second round of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers against Uganda, making only four changes.
Kenya is drawn in Group A alongside hosts Tanzania, Somalia and Sudan, while Group B consists of Uganda, South Sudan and Djibouti.
Kenya’s Squad for the CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship
Goalkeepers:
Mishel Okoyo, Martha Wekhomba, Vallary Achieng
Defenders:
Pauline Namisi, Jael Nanjala, Faith Boke, Sheila Atieno, Grace Mumo, Bevarline Awuor
Midfielders:
Bakari Mwanakombo, Beryl Awuor, Fleviah Khatenje, Noelina Akuku, Brenda Awuor, Grace Chari, Gaudancia Maloba, Lindey Weey Atieno
Forwards:
Brenda Achieng, Elizabeth Alizeba, Patience Waithira, Emily Adhiambo, Tabitha Wambui, Elizabeth Awuor