By Rama Mohammed |
Kenya’s U17 women’s football team finished their World Cup debut on a high, securing a 2-1 victory against Mexico in their final group match. Despite earlier losses to England and North Korea that ended their chances of advancing, the team made history as Kenya’s first to participate and win at a World Cup.
Kenya’s U17 women’s team wrapped up their World Cup journey with a 2-1 win over Mexico on Thursday morning. Despite earlier defeats to England and North Korea that ended their hopes of advancing, the team returns home proud of becoming Kenya’s first football team to participate in a World Cup.
In their World Cup debut, Kenya sought their first goals and victory in the match against Mexico. Their campaign started with a 2-0 loss to England last Friday, followed by a 3-0 defeat to Asian champions North Korea on Sunday, confirming their elimination.
Coach Mildred Cheche made several changes for the final group match, including Quinter Adhiambo and Kimberly Akinyi stepping in for Lorine Ilavonga and Diana Anyango in defense. Pearl Olesi replaced the suspended Rebecca Odato in midfield, while Joan Ogola joined the attack in place of Velma Awuor.
Kenya took the lead 15 minutes in, with Valerie Nekesa scoring the country’s first-ever World Cup goal. Lorna Faith added a second in the 36th minute, giving Kenya a solid advantage. Although Mexico’s Alexa Soto scored during stoppage time, Kenya held on for the win.
Lorna Faith Wasike was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the match. In the other Group C game, North Korea defeated England 4-0, finishing at the top of the group with 10 goals scored and only one conceded.
Kenya Starting XI: Velma Abwire, Elizabeth Ochaka, Quinter Odiwuor, Kimberly Akinyi, Christine Adhiambo, Halima Imbachi, Pearl Olesi, Lorna Faith, Joan Ogola, Marion Serenge, Valerie Nekesa
Substitutes: Ephy Awuor, Scovia Awuor, Velma Awuor, Jenevive Mithel, Jane Kweyu, Susan Akoth, Joan Ogola, Lindey Weey Atieno
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