FIFA U17 WORLD CUP Cheche names final Kenya U17 squad to face Ethiopia

The Kenya U17 National Team, Junior Starlets, coach Mildred Cheche has named 23 players as the travelling squad for the FIFA U17 World Cup Qualifiers first leg match against Ethiopia scheduled to be played on Friday, May 10, 2024 in Addis Ababa Ethiopia.

The second leg of this the third round of the FIFA U17 World Cup Qualifiers will be played on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Ulinzi Sports Complex. After the two legs, the winner of the tie on aggregate will proceed to the fourth and final round, where they will face either Djibouti or Burundi.

Following this match, the victor secures an automatic qualification to the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in October, to be held in the Dominican Republic. The team is set to depart for Ethiopia on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 6 pm and fly back home on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 1 am.

Kenya, travelling squad; Goalkeepers; Ephy Awuor, Scovia Awuor, Velma Auma.

Defenders; Elizebeth Ochaka, Claire Meries, Lorine Ilavonga, Jenevieve Mithel, Christine Adhiambo, Judith Nandwa, Kimberly Akinyi, Dorcas Glenda, Sheryl Atieno.

Midfielders; Velma Awuor, Brenda Awuor, Halima Imbachi, Rebecca Odato, Susan Akoth, Lorna Faith, Lindey Weey Atieno.

Forwards; Valerie Nekesa, Marion Serenge, Quinter Adhiambo, Diana Onyango.


Dennis Mabuka

Dennis Mabuka is a seasoned Kenyan journalist with 18 years of experience covering sports events. He is currently a sport content creator with en.Africatopsports.com.

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