Coach Juma names Rising Starlets provisional squad for Tanzania clash

The Kenya U20 Women’s National Team have stepped up preparations for the third round of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers, with head coach Jackline Juma naming a 32-player provisional squad for the upcoming showdown against Tanzania.

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The team is already five days into residential camp as focus shifts to the decisive fixtures.

The squad has been trimmed from an initial group of 60 players who reported at the start of camp, following rigorous assessments by the technical bench based on fitness levels, current form, positional needs, and tactical considerations.

Kenya U20 booked their place in the third round after an emphatic second-round performance against Ethiopia, securing a convincing 4-1 aggregate victory that highlighted the team’s attacking sharpness and growing confidence.

The qualifiers will be decided over two legs, with the Kenya U20 Women’s National Team hosting the first match before travelling to Tanzania for the return leg.

The opening fixture will be played on the 7th at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi, with kick-off set for 3:00 pm.

The return leg is scheduled for the 14th at the Azam Complex in Tanzania, starting at 4pm.

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Coach Juma’s provisional squad combines experience from the previous round with emerging talents who have impressed in domestic competitions and recent national team engagements.

The days spent in camp so far have allowed the technical team to concentrate on tactical organization, physical conditioning, and team cohesion ahead of the crucial tie.

Speaking ahead of the encounter, Juma emphasized the importance of building on the Ethiopia success while maintaining full concentration against a determined Tanzanian side.

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With a place in the next round of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers at stake, the Kenya U20 Women’s National Team will be aiming to capitalize on home advantage before pushing for a positive result away.

Fans have been urged to turn out in large numbers at the Ulinzi Sports Complex to support the Rising Starlets as they continue their journey toward World Cup qualification.

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Provisional squad

Goalkeepers

Christine Adhiambo, Mercy Akoth, Velma Abwire, Ephy Awuor

Defenders

Sharlot Atieno, Jenevive Mithel, Triza Ekesa, Dorcas Glender, Diana Anyango, Elizabeth Ochaka, Lorine Ilavonga, Patience Asiko, Pauline Sylvia

Midfielders

Brenda Awuor, Pearl Olesi, Lornah Faith, Halima Imbachi, Susan Akoth, Jerrine Adhiambo, Velma Awuor, Vidah Akeyo, Rebecca Odato, Fasila Adhiambo

Forwards

Beffine Shalley, Quinter Mwendi, Joan Ogola, Valarie Nekesa, Hilder Natecho, Quinter Adhiambo, Emily Morang'a, Elizabeth Mideva, Edna Nasipwondi