Final Squad for FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup
Final Squad for FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup
New additions include Peninah Fostine and Joan Agola, who impressed during camp to earn their places. Mwanakombo Bakari also joined the team after arriving from the USA on October 15.
Junior Starlets head coach Mildred Cheche has named her final squad for the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, combining players from the qualifying campaign with fresh talent.
New additions include Peninah Fostine and Joan Agola, who impressed during camp to earn their places. Mwanakombo Bakari also joined the team after arriving from the USA on October 15.
Faith Boke misses out after failing to recover from an injury in time and continues her rehabilitation. The squad travelled to Morocco on October 8 and played two friendly matches against Ghana U17 and Sporting Club Casablanca.
Kenya will begin their Group E campaign against China PR on October 19 at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, with kick-off scheduled for 6:00 pm EAT.
The Junior Starlets will then face the United States on October 22 and Samoa on October 25, with both matches scheduled for 9:00 pm EAT as they seek a strong start to their World Cup campaign.
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