Kenya’s Rising Starlets have entered camp ahead of their back-to-back FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers against Ethiopia.
Kenya’s journey to the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup 2026 is about to begin, and Coach Jackline Juma has named her provisional squad for the second round of the qualifiers.
Having earned a bye in the first round, Kenya will face Ethiopia in their opening assignment of the campaign. The two-legged tie kicks off in Ethiopia between September 19–21, 2025, with the return leg set for Nairobi between September 26–28, 2025.
The winner of the clash will progress to the third round, where either Tanzania or Angola await in February 2026.
The build-up to the qualifiers will feature two mini training camps, designed to help the technical bench trim the provisional list into a final squad. The first group of players continue to report to camp this week, while a second batch of 30 players is expected to join next week.
From these two groups, Head Coach Jackline Juma and her staff will make final selections based on performance, fitness, and tactical suitability ahead of the Ethiopia clash.
Coach Jackie’s initial call-up already showcases a balance of youthful promise and seasoned experience.
Notably, several players from the Junior Starlets U17 squad, who featured in the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic, have been promoted.
Among them are: Velma Abwire, Scovia Awuor, Ephy Awuor, Lorine Ilavonga, Rebecca Odato, Halima Imbachi, Marion Serenge, Valarie Nekesa, Elizabeth Ochaka and Lornah Faith.
Adding steel and composure to the side are experienced campaigners such as Fasila Adhiambo, Emily Moranga, Molvine Owuor, Velma Kavesh, and Elizabeth Mideva.
Technical Bench include Head Coach: Jackline Juma, First Assistant Coach: Mildred Cheche Second Assistant Coach: Charles Bruno, Goalkeeper coach: Frankline Miheso, Team Doctor: Edith Macharia, Kit manager: Naomi Mumbua, Strength and Conditioning: Danson Kago, Video Analyst: Frank Ouma, Safeguarding Officer: Mivu Kemunto and Team Manager: Gloria Mwende
