U17 WORLD CUP: Kenya’s Junior Starlets Land In Dominican Republic As They Aim For Finals
Kenya’s Junior Starlets have arrived in the Dominican Republic in preparation for the 2024 FIFA Women’s U17 World Cup, which will take place in Santo Domingo from October 16 to November 3.
The Kenyan team has been in Spain for two weeks, winning 4-1 in their final warm-up match against local side Intercity CF on Monday, and they are full of confidence heading into the World Cup.
“It has been a very fruitful camp and as a team, we have really gained experience ahead of the World Cup. Our target is to reach the semi-final stage and play,” said skipper Elizabeth Ochaka.
The team’s early arrival in the Dominican Republic will allow them to acclimatize before the showpiece begins.
🛬| We have arrived at Santo Domingo 🇩🇴#GoJuniorStarlets #JuniorStarlets pic.twitter.com/erkeJm6RpJ
— Harambee Starlets (@StarletsKE) October 2, 2024
They will also play a final preparation match against the hosts before the competition begins.
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Mildred Cheche, the team’s head coach, will rely on Valerie Nekesa’s good form to score goals.
The youngster has scored in two of Starlets’ games in Spain, against Valencia and Inter City, and provided the crucial assist that earned a draw against Portugal.
The Junior Starlets will face off against England on October 18, Korea DPR on October 20, and Mexico on October 24, 2024.
U17 WORLD CUP: Kenya’s Junior Starlets Land In Dominican Republic As They Aim For Finals
