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Jackline Juma explained how Rising Starlets overcame their struggles in Ethiopia to dominate the return leg at home and secure progress in the World Cup qualifiers.
Rising Starlets coach Jackline Juma has explained what worked for her side as they humiliated Ethiopia 4-0 in their return leg match of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers at the Ulinzi Sports Complex.
Rising Starlets were held to a 1-1 draw by Ethiopia in the first leg but still advanced comfortably with a 5-1 aggregate win.
Valerie Nekesa broke the deadlock in the 4th minute, followed by Elizabeth Mideva doubling the advantage in the 16th.
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Fasila Adhiambo added a third in the 28th minute, before Elizabeth Mideva struck again in the 67th to complete her brace.
Jackline Juma: Rising Starlets Had Some Challenges in Ethiopia
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Jackline Juma explained that playing at the Abebe Bikila Stadium in Addis Ababa was tough since the surface was flooded, making it difficult for the youngsters to execute their plan.
The tactician pointed out that the Ulinzi Sports Complex surface was much better, and they knew what they needed to do to secure a slot in the third round.
“First of all, in Addis, we had some challenges; it was flooded, so it totally changed our game plan, but at home, we decided to keep possession of the ball with counterpress because Ethiopia are very good with the ball,” Jackline Juma said after the match.
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“We were aiming for the first 10 minutes; we were sure that we would get a goal, given that in Ethiopia, our first goal came in 36 seconds. We wanted to make it as quick as possible before they settle down.”
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Jackline Juma added that she knew what needed to be done. She decided to go with the two lines of four at the back, a flat midfield, and a pair of forwards up front, providing balance between defence and attack.
At some point, she changed the formation and brought in Lorna Faith Wasike and Halima Imbachi, as she explained Patience Asiko’s role in the match.
“Actually, we started with a 1-4-4-2 system formation because we wanted many goals, and later we brought in Mwana Halima and Lorna,” Jackline Juma added.
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“Later on, we were going to mid-press before we made a tactical change. I’ve been with Asiko in Tanzania, and she has good qualities as a centre back, and I decided to play her there.”
The win sets up an East African derby in the third round, where Kenya will take on Tanzania. The Starlets will host the first leg before travelling for the return fixture, both slated for February 2026.
Rising Starlets now turn their attention to preparing for this decisive tie as they chase a historic FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup spot.