The Uganda U17 women’s national team, known as the Teen Cranes, is gearing up for a high-stakes encounter against Kenya’s Junior Starlets in the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. The match, part of the second round of qualifiers, promises to be a thrilling contest as both teams vie for a spot in the next stage.
Kenya’s head coach, Mildred Cheche, acknowledged Uganda’s strength but remained confident in her team’s abilities. She emphasized that while Uganda is a formidable opponent, Kenya is well-prepared to secure a victory.
Kenya’s captain, Halimah Mbeki, echoed her coach’s sentiments, expressing determination to lead her team to success against Uganda. She highlighted the team’s focus and readiness to compete at the highest level.
Uganda enters the match on the back of an impressive 18-1 aggregate victory over Namibia in the first round. Captain Agnes Nabukenya, who scored six goals in the match against Namibia, expressed confidence in her team’s ability to overcome Kenya. She emphasized the team’s preparation and determination to secure a win.
Uganda’s head coach, Shery Botes, acknowledged Kenya’s strength but remained optimistic about her team’s chances. She noted that Uganda’s recent performances, including their dominant win over Namibia, have boosted the team’s morale and readiness for the upcoming challenge.
The two teams last met in 2023, with Kenya emerging victorious in a closely contested match. However, Uganda is determined to turn the tables this time and advance further in the qualifiers.
The match is scheduled to take place on [insert date], and fans from both nations are eagerly anticipating a competitive and exciting encounter.
