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Junior Starlets keen to finish the job against Namibia in WCQ

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Junior Starlets right back Faith Boke in action during a training session at Ulinzi Sports Complex. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Junior Starlets will be seeking to seal their second round slot when they lock horns with Namibia in the return leg of the first round of the 2026 Fifa Under-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers today at Ulinzi Sports Complex.

With a precious but narrow 2-1 advantage following last Sunday's away win in Windhoek, the Kenyans stand on the precipice of the second round, for all they need is a draw or win to advance. However, they can't afford to be complacent, for the Baby Gladiators go into the encounter with confidence drawn from their late goal.

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