History makers Junior Starlets face Japan test today

Kenya’s Junior Starlets face Japan in the Under-17 Women’s World Cup Round of 16, aiming to reach the quarter-finals for the first time after a historic 4-0 win over Samoa.

Kenya’s Junior Starlets will face a tough test against Japan today as they seek to make more history at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

The national Under-17 girls’ team will meet the Asian side in the Round of 16 from 9 pm, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake.

Head coach Mildred Cheche admitted that Japan will be difficult to beat, but said her players are ready to give their best as they continue their second appearance at the global tournament.

“Going to the Round of 16, we are playing Japan. It is not an easy side to defeat, but we will prepare well, do our best, and then we will see what happens,” Cheche said.

The Junior Starlets made history by reaching the knockout stage for the first time after securing a convincing 4-0 victory over Samoa in their final Group E match on Sunday, October 25.

Source: The Standard Sports