What changed
Kenya’s Junior Starlets begin their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign against China today at 6 p.m. at the Mohamed VI Complex in Rabat. Coached by Mildred Cheche, Kenya is making its second appearance at the tournament.
Their Group E schedule is:
- China, October 19
- USA, October 22
- Samoa, October 25
Why it matters
The opening match sets the tone for a short group campaign. Kenya has been in Morocco since last week, and faces the USA three days after China before meeting Samoa on October 25. A positive start would give Cheche’s team something valuable before the group’s demanding middle fixture.
The wider African picture has been rough so far. Zambia lost 5-0 to Japan on Sunday, while Ghana fell 3-0 to Norway. Kenya’s result against China will therefore be the next clear measure of how one of the continent’s representatives has begun its tournament.
Qualification prospects remain open because the match has not yet been played. For now, the immediate task is simple: make the second World Cup appearance count from the first whistle.
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