FIFA U17 (WWC): Advantage Kenya after Namibia away win
Kenya’s Junior Starlets recorded a 2-1 victory over Namibia in the first leg of their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World The post FIFA U17 (WWC): Advantage Kenya after Namibia away win first appeared on Africa Top Sports.
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Kenya’s Junior Starlets recorded a 2-1 victory over Namibia in the first leg of their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier at the UNAM Stadium in Windhoek.
Midfield maestro Lindey Weey Atieno opened the scoring just two minutes in with a stunning long-range effort to beat goalkeeper Sylvia Tunga and moments later Faith Boke doubled Kenya’s lead finishing off a swift attacking move to put the hosts on the back foot early.
Namibia pulled one back through substitute Khloe Awases and focus now shifts into the return leg.
Those two quick-fire goals not only gave the Starlets control of the game but also highlighted their confidence in possession. Throughout the first half, Kenya dictated the tempo, moving the ball with purpose and limiting Namibia’s chances to respond.
After the break, Namibia returned with renewed energy, pushing forward in search of a way back into the contest. Their persistence paid off late in the game, as they managed to pull one back towards the end of the match.
Despite the late setback, the Junior Starlets will take confidence from their overall performance and the crucial away victory.
Attention now shifts to the second leg, set for April 18, 2026, at the Ulinzi Complex, with kickoff scheduled for 3PM. With a place in the second round at stake, the Starlets will be looking to finish the job on home soil.
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