Fasila Adhiambo to captain Starlets against Ethiopia
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The winner on aggregate between Kenya and Ethiopia will advance to the third round of the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup.
Kenya U20 Women’s National Team head coach, Jackline Juma, has named her traveling squad for the first leg of the second round of the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers against Ethiopia, set to be played at the Abebe Bikila Stadium in Addis Ababa on Sunday.
The Rising Starlets have been in camp for just over a week, preparing for the two-legged tie, with the first leg away and the return leg scheduled for Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi.
A few days ago, Juma expressed confidence in her team, stating that they were on the right track despite some players dropping out for various reasons.
“So far, so good. We’ve been trimming and recalling players as we go. Some couldn’t report because of exams or paperwork, but the group we have is focused and mentally ready,” she said.
Regarding the team’s progress, she added, “Technically, we’re about 80 percent there, and tactically we’re progressing well.”
Harambee Starlets and Simba Queens attacker Fasila Adhiambo will captain the team, with junior Starlets and Ulinzi Starlets defender Lorine Ilavonga serving as her assistant.
The winner on aggregate between Kenya and Ethiopia will advance to the third round of the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup.
Several Kenya U17 players who featured at the World Cup in the Dominican Republic have been named in the squad. They include Velma Auma, Ephy Awuor, Elizabeth Ochaka, Lorine Ilavonga, Halima Imbachi, Pearl Olesi, Diana Onyango, Valarie Nekesa, Mitchelle Waithera, and Lornah Faith.
Travelling squad
Goalkeepers: Christine Adhiambo, Velma Abwire, Ephy Awuor
Defenders: Elizabeth Ochaka, Vidah Akeyo, Triza Sheryl, Lorine Ilavonga, Ruth Akinyi, Patience Asiko, Quinter Adhiambo
Midfielders: Rebecca Odato, Fasila Adhiambo, Beverlyn Awuor, Jerrine Adhiambo, Halima Imbachi, Pearl Olesi
Forwards: Diana Ochol, Emily Morang’a, Mitchelle Waithera, Lornah Faith, Elizabeth Mideva, Valarie Nekesa, Edina Nasipwondi
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