The Kenya National U17 Girls Team, known as the Junior Starlets, has been placed in Group C for the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, which will be held in the Dominican Republic.
During the draw conducted by FIFA on June 23, 2024, in the Dominican Republic, Junior Starlets were in Pot 4.
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This will be the girls’ first appearance in the competition, and they have been grouped with Korea DPR, Mexico, and England.
The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2024 is scheduled to take place in the Dominican Republic from October 16 to November 3, 2024.
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Kenya’s first match will be against England on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Pot 1: Dominican Republic (hosts), Spain, Japan, Korea DPR
Pot 2: Brazil, USA, Mexico, New Zealand
Pot 3: Nigeria, Colombia, England, Zambia
Pot 4: Kenya, Korea Republic, Poland, Ecuador
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Tournament Dates
The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2024 will be held in the Dominican Republic from October 16 to November 3.
The draw for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, where Kenya will discover its opponents, is highly anticipated. It is scheduled for Sunday, June 23, 2024, at 12:30 am EAT in the Dominican Republic, the host nation.
Kenya has qualified as one of three teams representing Africa in the eighth edition of the U-17 Women’s World Cup, along with Nigeria and Zambia.
Former champions Korea DPR, Korea Republic, Japan, and Spain will also participate in this year’s tournament. Other participating teams include hosts Dominican Republic, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, England, Mexico, New Zealand, Poland, and the USA.
The debut of the Junior Starlets from Kenya at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup is the first of its kind for Kenyan football as a whole, as the East African nation strives to make its mark on the global stage.
Kenya’s emerging talents are poised to face strong adversaries, aiming not just to participate but to boldly challenge the best. This event is poised to be an exhilarating display of skill and determination, providing the team with a unique opportunity to shine internationally.
