Rising Starlets bow out of the 2024 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup qualifiers

Valerie Nekesa in action for Kenya.[FKF]

Kenya national U20 football girls team is out of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.

The Rising Starlets’ spirited efforts to overturn the first leg 3-0 loss against Cameroon fell short on Friday after a 6-2 aggregate score defeat.

The opening half witnessed Rising Starlets showcasing their cohesive teamwork; however, it was Cameroon’s captain Naomi Leslie who managed to breach the Kenyan defenses and give the visitors a 1-0 halftime lead.

In the second half, Charity Midewa came in for Judith Nandwa, a move that immediately bore fruit as she swiftly made an impact, netting the equalizer for Kenya with her first touch in the 45th minute.

Cameroon’s Naomi Leslie netted two goals in quick succession in the 60th and 62nd minutes to fend off any attempts of a Kenyan comeback.

Midewa secured a brace in the 77th minute, scoring the second goal for Kenya as they lost 3-2.