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Kenya aim to overturn a one-goal deficit against Cameroon, with key changes to their starting XI for World Cup qualifier.
Junior Starlets head coach Mildred Cheche has made some key changes to her starting XI ahead of the crucial return leg of the third round of the 2025 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifier against the Cameroon Young Lionesses at the Olembe Stadium in Yaoundé on Friday.
Cheche’s charges are determined to overturn a one-goal deficit from the first leg and book their ticket to the prestigious tournament.
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“The game is still on, we have to give our best, we have to give more than 100 per cent so we can get the equalizer and score the winning goals,” said Cheche.
Cheche believes her side has what it takes to upset the odds despite the difficult task ahead.
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Kenya must win by at least two goals to advance on aggregate, a challenge the team has never faced before in this qualification campaign.
“From the chances we created, victory is very much possible. Don’t be intimidated because we are even better when playing away. Keep the dream alive, work hard and we will achieve,” Cheche added.
Cheche has tweaked her lineup slightly from the first leg, aiming to strike the right tactical balance as expected.
Notable inclusions in the starting eleven are Mwanakombo Bakari, Brenda Achieng, and Joy Angela Valencia — all of whom impressed after coming off the bench in their last fixture, a resounding 3-0 win against Uganda’s Teen Cranes.
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Victory would see Kenya join Morocco (automatic hosts), Nigeria, Zambia, and Ivory Coast — all favorites to qualify — in the final tournament.
Junior Starlets Starting XI v Cameroon:
Velma Abwire (GK), Joan Ogola, Jenevieve Mithel, Edinah Nasipwondi, Lindey Weey Atieno, Mitshel Waithera, Elizabeth Ochaka, Judith Nandwa, Halima Imbachi (C), Lorine Ilavonga, Mwanakombo Bakari.
Substitutes:
Patience Asiko, Brenda Achieng, Brigit Maria, Faith Boke, Joy Angela Valencia, Anifa Bakari, Scovia Awuor (GK).
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