The dream of a World Cup ticket is agonizingly close, but Head Coach Jackline Juma knows that only clinical precision will book the Junior Starlets a flight to Poland.

Ninety minutes. That is all that stands between Kenya’s U17 women’s team and a historic appearance on the global stage. Yet, despite the optimism radiating from the camp, Coach Juma has issued a stern reality check: chances created mean nothing without the ball in the net. As the team prepares for the decisive leg, the focus is entirely on sharpening the attack to ensure their dominance translates into goals.

Tactical Discipline

The Starlets have dazzled with their build-up play, but wastefulness in front of goal remains their Achilles' heel. Juma’s training sessions have transformed into intense finishing drills, demanding ruthlessness from her strikers.

• The Stakes: Qualification would not just be a win for the team, but a watershed moment for women’s football in Kenya, attracting investment and global scouting attention.
• The Poland Goal: With the World Cup in Poland as the prize, the psychological pressure is immense. Juma is working to steel her young squad against the nerves of the big occasion.
• Game Management: "We cannot afford to be playful in the box," Juma warned. The strategy is clear: early goals to kill the tie and manage the game professionally.

History in the Making

The mood in the camp is a blend of confidence and tension. These young women are on the verge of writing their names in the history books. Coach Juma’s message is simple: play the game of your lives, and the world will be watching.

Kenya waits with bated breath. The Starlets are ready to shine, but they must first strike.