“Enjoy the moment, then we work”! Cheche eyes Japanese scalp after historic World Cup feat

NAIROBI, Kenya, October 26, 2026 – A day after writing the most extraordinary chapter in Kenyan football history, the dust has begun to settle in Rabat, but the magnitude of the achievement remains undiminished. Following their nerve-shredding 4–0 victory over Samoa, the Junior Starlets became the first Kenyan team in history to qualify for the knockout stage of a FIFA World Cup. For head coach Mildred Cheche, the morning after brings a mix of immense pride, honest reflection, and the realization of a formidable task lying ahead in the Round of 16. Having set a explicit pre-tournament goal...

Following their nerve-shredding 4–0 victory over Samoa, the Junior Starlets became the first Kenyan team in history to qualify for the knockout stage of a FIFA World Cup.

For head coach Mildred Cheche, the morning after brings a mix of immense pride, honest reflection, and the realization of a formidable task lying ahead in the Round of 16.

Having set a explicit pre-tournament goal to reach the top 16, Cheche acknowledged that while the performance against Samoa was far from perfect, the ultimate objective was secured.

“I think the girls did well qualifying for the first time in the knockout stages history. We have a lot to do, but at this moment, we enjoy the moment for qualifying for the next round,” Cheche said.

Source: Capital FM Sports