The Kenya U20 Women’s National Football team, the Rising Starlets, soared to an impressive 6-1 lead against Angola in the first leg of the U20 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers 2024.

This electrifying match unfolded at the iconic Nyayo Stadium on Sunday 8th October, where a jubilant crowd witnessed Kenya’s rising starlets dominating the field. From the very beginning, it was clear that the Rising Starlets, under the guidance of coach Beldine Odemba, were determined to make their mark. In the fourth minute, Valerie Nekesa, a prolific forward who plays for Madira Soccer Assassins, opened the scoring with a spectacular goal, setting the tone for a memorable match.