Kenya vs China PR U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026
Kenya’s Junior Starlets begin their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 campaign against China PR on Monday, October 19, as both nations target a winning start in Group E.
The match will be played at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, Pitch 1, in Rabat, with kick-off scheduled for 5:00 PM East African Time (EAT).
Kenya vs China PR u-17 Women: Match Preview
Kenya head into the encounter hoping to build on their impressive qualification campaign. Head coach Mildred Cheche’s team secured their place at the tournament after defeating South Africa 5-1 on aggregate, earning a second appearance at the U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The Junior Starlets will look to forward Brenda Achieng for attacking inspiration. Achieng scored four goals during qualifying and delivered an outstanding 13 goals in five matches at the CECAFA Women’s U-17 Championship.
However, China PR will provide a difficult test. The Asian side reached the Round of 16 at the 2025 tournament and are targeting further progress. Forward Liu Yuxi is one to watch after scoring four goals in five matches during the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup qualification campaign.
What Is at Stake?
A victory would give either team an important advantage in Group E, where they will also face the United States and Samoa. With the top two teams and four best third-placed sides advancing to the Round of 16, every point could prove crucial.
Kenya will hope to use their attacking pace and team spirit to overcome China PR and make a winning start on the world stage.
Match: Kenya vs China PR u-17 Women
Competition: FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026
Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
Kick-off: 5:00 PM EAT
Venue: Mohammed VI Football Complex, Pitch 1, Rabat, Morocco
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