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Junior Starlets have intensified their training ahead of their FIFA U17 World Cup women’s qualifying match against DR Congo.

In what is seen as a big boost for head coach Mildred Cheche, all the players called up have reported to the training camp. The tactician is confident ahead of the qualifier against their DR Congo rivals.

“We have a good team that can compete against DR Congo.

“The girls came in ready, having previously been active in different tournaments like Talanta Hela and Chapa Dimba, which is a plus for the team preparations,” Cheche said, as quoted by the FA’s website.

The first leg action will be played on Sunday, February 4, 2024, before the Starlets travel on February 2 ahead of the second leg meeting, which is scheduled for Sunday, February 11, 2024.

Should Kenya win the two-legged clash, they will proceed to the third round.

Harambee Starlets provisional squad:

Goalkeepers: Velma Abwire (Wiyeta Sec.), Scovia Awuor (Kobala Sec.), Effie Awuor (Madira Girls), and Esther Akumu (Kibaoni Sec.)

Defenders: Lorine Ilavonga (Wiyeta Sec. Sch.), Elizebeth Ochaka (Shiraha Starlets), Clare Meries (Kobala Sec. Sch.), Grace Mumo (Madira Girls), Rose Nangila (Wiyeta Sec. Sch.), Dorcas Glender (Butere Girls Sec.), Vivian Amondi (Dr. Charles Sec. Inyanzi), Judith Nandwa (Butere Girls), Kimberly Akinyi (Madira Girls)

Midfielders: Rebecca Odato (Dagoretti Mixed), Shani Stacy Shemaiah (Shree Cutch Sastsang), Brenda Awuor (Madira Girls), Bridgit Maria (Wiyeta Sec. Sch), Sheila Akinyi (Kariobangi North Sec.), Susan Akoth (Acakoro Ladies), Lornah Faith (Butere Girls), and Gaudancia Maloba (Lwak Girls).

Forwards: Valerie Nekesa (Madira Girls), JoyAngela Valencia (Butere Girls), Lindey Weey Atieno (Sunflower Junior High School), Diana Anyango (Butere Girls), Winnie Wangeci (Dadstar), Catherine Wambui (Madira Girls), Patience Kasichana (Uweza Women), Marvelous Joy (Ogande Girls), and Marion Serenge (Arch Bishop Njenga)