Junior Starlets eye World Cup spot in South Africa clash

Kenya’s Junior Starlets will take another step in their quest to qualify for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup when they face South Africa in the first leg of the final qualification round on Saturday at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria. The Junior Starlets are just two matches away from securing a second appearance at the global tournament and will be aiming to return home with a positive result ahead of the decisive second leg in Nairobi. Having impressed throughout the qualification campaign, the Kenyan youngsters will look to maintain their momentum against a determined South African side. The winner over the two-legged tie will secure a place at this year’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.