Junior Starlets step up World Cup preparations in Morocco

Having tasted the global stage previously, Cheche’s squad returns not merely as wide-eyed participants but as battle-hardened competitors keen to make a good account of themselves.

As Junior Starlets ramp up their final preparations for the 2026 Fifa Under-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, head coach Mildred Cheche is steering the ship with a singular objective to transform the hard-earned global debut experience into a ruthless knockout stage run.

Following a rigorous residential training camp, Junior Starlets arrived in Mohammedia, Morocco on Thursday to finalise their preparations in readiness for the global showpiece that begins on October 17.

Despite a logistical hiccup that bungled the planned pre-tournament training camp in Spain, Cheche and her charges are laser-focused on improving their 2024 debut performance which saw them win one and lose two group matches.

Speaking before departure to Morocco, Cheche said that even though they didn’t go for the Spain camp all is not lost because they will have more time to acclimatise.

Source: The Standard Sports