The 2024 World Cup debutants put a splendid performance in the capital, proving superior to East African counterparts on the International Women’s Day.
Kenya led by tactician Mildred Cheche head back to Nairobi full of pride, 2-0 winners against Uganda in the first leg of the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup Qualifiers.
Received a bye in the first round, the Junior Starlets dream of achieving back to back appearances at World Cup finals looks intact after the result in Kampala.
‘It is not going to be easy, but we have had very good preparations and are ready to compete against Kenya. The country wants us to win, and all of us want to win.” said Uganda Coach Sheryl Botes ahead of the match
Botes, knew it wouldn’t come easy against a side that competed against the likes of Korea DPR, Mexico, and England at the previous global tournament in Dominican Republic.
First whistle blown at Hamz Stadium, the visitors looked the better team on the day, launching constant attacks on the Ugandan defense.
The Starting eleven consisted of 7 faces that featured for Kenya at their maiden World Cup in 2024, goalkeeper Velma Abwire, defenders Lorine llavonga, Jenevive Mithel, Ochaka, midfielder Lindy Weey, Imbachi and Ogola.
Debutant Edinah Nasipwondi and Joan Ogola scored in the 36th minute and added time in the first half to hand Kenya a 2-0 advantage.
Uganda head coach, Sheryl Botes in spotlight again, the natives wait to see how the Teen Cranes respond when Kenya host the return leg at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi on March 16.
Fun Fact
The CECAFA derby between Uganda and Kenya was graced by African and Senegalese Legend El Hadji Diouf, flanked by FUFA president Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim and musician Eddy Kenzo.
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