Kenya will make an attempt for a second consecutive appearance at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in 2025 qualifiers.
Kenya women’s U-17 national football team, the Junior Starlets have learned their opponents for the second round of the 2025 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.
The team is set to face Uganda in a highly anticipated two-leg encounter scheduled for March 2025. The first leg will take place between March 7-9, with the return leg following a week later from March 14-16.
Junior Starlets have a historic opportunity to advance to the prestigious tournament and continue their remarkable journey after their ground-breaking appearance in the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup held in the Dominican Republic.
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Kenya entered the qualifiers in the second round after receiving a bye in the first round along with Zambia and Nigeria who were Africa’s representatives at the 2024 tournament.
The Junior Starlets’ coach, Mildred Cheche, guided the team to a memorable global debut, where they finished third in Group C after securing a 2-1 victory over Mexico in their final group match.
Despite tough competition from defending champions North Korea, semifinalists England, and 2018 finalists Mexico, the Kenyan girls showcased their resilience and skill on the international stage.
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Uganda, the Junior Starlets’ upcoming opponents, have proven their form in the qualifiers, advancing to the second round with a commanding 18-0 aggregate victory over Namibia.
The Ugandan team triumphed 10-0 in the first leg and followed it up with another dominant 8-0 win in the second leg at Hamz Stadium in Nakivubo.
Uganda’s strong performance has established them as a formidable opponent in the competition, and the Junior Starlets will need to be at their best to secure a spot in the third round.
The significance of this clash cannot be overstated, as both teams will be eager to progress further and keep their dreams of qualifying for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup alive.
Should Kenya manage to overcome Uganda, they will face either Egypt or Cameroon, or Zimbabwe and Ethiopia in the third round of the qualifiers, with matches set for April 18-20 and April 25-27. The final round will determine which teams earn the coveted spots in the World Cup.
Meanwhile, several teams have already advanced to the second round after notable results in the first round. Cameroon defeated Egypt 5-0 on aggregate, while Ethiopia, Tanzania, Guinea and Benin progressed due to withdrawals in the initial round.
Other key matchups include DR Congo’s 2-0 victory over Niger, South Africa’s dominant 12-1 aggregate win over Gabon, and Algeria’s narrow 1-0 victory over Tunisia.
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