Kenya’s Junior Starlets secured an impressive 4-1 victory against CF Intercity Femenino in a friendly match held on Monday, September 30, 2024, at the Albir Grounds.

Valerine Nekesa opened the scoring in the 18th minute, capitalizing on a well-placed pass from Joan Ogola on the flanks. However, CF Intercity Femenino found an equalizer just before halftime, leveling the score at 1-1 in the 45th minute.

In the second half, Quinter Odiwuor restored the Starlets’ lead with a brilliant solo run down the wing, making it 2-1. As the game progressed, Lorna Faith extended the lead to 3-1 in the 86th minute with a stunning top-corner strike.

Finally, Valencia Joy Angela added the finishing touch, slotting in the fourth goal after Jane Kweyu’s initial attempt, sealing a dominant 4-1 win.

Next, the Junior Starlets will travel to the Dominican Republic on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, where they will play their final friendly against the host nation as part of their continued preparation for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.

These friendlies are crucial for refining tactics and building match fitness ahead of the World Cup, which kicks off on October 16, 2024, and runs through November 3, 2024.

The Junior Starlets are set to face England on October 18, Korea DPR on October 20, and will conclude their group stage against Mexico on October 24, 2024.

Kenya Starting XI: 23.Ephy Awuor , 16. Christine Adhiambo, 11. Diana Anyango 19. Lorine Ilavonga, 12. Elizabeth Ochaka, 8. Lindey Weey Atieno, 10. Marion Serenge, 24. Joan Ogola, 20.Rebecca Odato, 13. Valerie Nekesa, 21. Brenda Awuor.

Subs; 1. Velma Abwire 6. Susan Akoth, 4. Jenevive Mithel,14. Lorna Faith, 17. Halima Imbachi, 7. Quinter Odiwuor, 33. Pearl Olesi, 25. Joy Angela Valencia, 18. Scovia Awuor, 29. Jane Kweyu, 3. Kimberly Akinyi, 9. Velma Awuor.