Kenya U17 girls demolish Namibia to book Uganda showdown
Sports Updated: 18 April 2026 21:07 EAT
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Kenya’s Junior Starlets produced a commanding performance to defeat Namibia 5-0 on Saturday, sealing a 7-1 aggregate victory and progressing in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.
The emphatic win confirmed Kenya’s superiority over the two legs, having already secured a 2-1 advantage away in Windhoek in the first leg of the tie.
Playing at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi, the hosts dominated from the outset, pressing high and controlling possession against a Namibia side that struggled to cope with the intensity.
Kenya’s attacking intent paid off early, setting the tone for what would become a one-sided contest as the Junior Starlets dictated the tempo throughout the match.
Forward Brenda Achieng emerged as the standout performer, netting a hat-trick to dismantle the visitors’ defence and underline Kenya’s cutting edge in front of goal.
Additional goals from Emily Adhiambo and Elizabeth Opiyo completed the rout, ensuring the hosts cruised comfortably into the next round without conceding.
Namibia showed brief resilience in the opening exchanges but faded quickly after conceding, unable to recover against Kenya’s relentless attacking waves.
The result highlights the growing strength of Kenya’s youth women’s football setup, with the Junior Starlets continuing to build on recent progress on the continental stage.
This latest victory extends Kenya’s impressive run in the qualifiers as they pursue another appearance on the global stage.
Attention now shifts to the next round, where Kenya is set to face regional rivals Uganda in what is expected to be a far more competitive encounter.
The clash will revive a familiar East African rivalry, with both sides boasting strong youth systems and recent success in regional competitions.
Kenya will head into the tie with confidence following their dominant display, but will be aware that the challenge against Uganda will demand a higher level of discipline and consistency.
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