Kenya’s journey to the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup 2026 is about to begin, and Coach Jackline Juma has named her provisional squad for the second round of the qualifiers.
Having earned a bye in the first round, Kenya will face Ethiopia in their opening assignment of the campaign. The two-legged tie kicks off in Ethiopia between September 19–21, 2025, with the return leg set for Nairobi between September 26–28, 2025. The winner of the clash will progress to the third round, where either Tanzania or Angola await in February 2026.
Camp & Selection Process
The build-up to the qualifiers will feature two mini training camps, designed to help the technical bench trim the provisional list into a final squad. The first group of players continue to report to camp this week, while a second batch of 30 players is expected to join next week.
From these two groups, Head Coach Jackline Juma and her staff will make final selections based on performance, fitness, and tactical suitability ahead of the Ethiopia clash.
Blending Youth and Experience
Coach Jackie’s initial call-up already showcases a balance of youthful promise and seasoned experience. Notably, several players from the Junior Starlets U17 squad, who featured in the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic, have been promoted. Among them are:
Velma Abwire, Scovia Awuor, Ephy Awuor, Lorine Ilavonga, Rebecca Odato, Halima Imbachi, Marion Serenge, Valarie Nekesa, Elizabeth Ochaka and Lornah Faith.
Adding steel and composure to the side are experienced campaigners such as Fasila Adhiambo, Emily Moranga, Molvine Owuor, Velma Kavesh, and Elizabeth Mideva.
The Provisional Squad
Saumu chizi (Changamwe ladies), Roseline Mbeyu (Changamwe ladies), Lilian Liambila (Iron ladies), Valary Oyugi (Azidi Academy), Ariana Wanjiku (Melvins lion academy), Naomi Ongachi (Dagoreti mixed), Leah Sicheti (Langalanga sec), Racheal Mwongeli (Mombasa Olympic), Cynthia Aruda (Mombasa Olympic), Trizah Ekesa, Ezra Nekesa (St. Josephs), Siplenda Mmboga (Trinity Ladies), Beverlyn Awuor (Mathare women), Jerrine Adhiambo (Mathare women), Yvonne Sekila (Trinity ladies), Faith Naliaka (Gene Queens), Mitshel Waithera (Mathare Women), Velma Kavesh (Zetech sparks), Christine Asule (Madira Soccer Assassins), Velma Awuor (Madira Soccer Assassins), Conny Ayieko (Mombasa Olympic), Tezra Akadamere (Bunyore starlets), Naomi Mokeira (Nasokol Girls), Scovia Adhiambo (Kobala), Beffine Shalley (Kobala), Khadija Furaha (Kobala), Velma Abwire (Ulinzi starlets), Fasila Adhiambo (Simba Queens), Lorine Ilavonga (Ulinzi starlets), Emelda Onyango (Makolanders), Christine Adhiambo (Vihiga Queens) Valary (Makolanders), Christine Ndani (Gor Queens), Mishel Maiyo (Gor Queens), Everline Achieng (Gor Queens), Tyra Kwekwe (Gor Queens), Ruth Akinyi (Talanta Ladies), Susan Akoth (Talanta Ladies), Elizabeth Mideva (Bishop Njenga), Marion Serenge (Unattached), Patience Asiko (Butere Girls), Joan Ogolla (Kakamega Starlets), Quinter Adhiambo (Hildana), Jenevive Mithel (Nyakach Girls), Edna Wanda (Amus College), Ephy Awuor (Madira Soccer Assassins), Kimberly Akinyi (Madira Soccer Assassins), Valarie Nekesa (Madira Soccer Assassins), Rebecca Odato (Kenya Police Bullets), Elizabeth Ochaka (Kenya Police Bullets), Vidah Akeyo (Kenya Police Bullets), Emily Moranga (Kenya Police Bullets), Diana Anyango (Kenya Police Bullets), Anastasia Munyiva (Charles muli-Matuu), Christine Adhiambo (Butere Girls), Halima Imbachi (Butere Girls), Lornah Faith (Butere Girls), Mercy Onyango (Wadadia), Judith Okumu (Buruburu soccer), Florence Kalekye (Kangundo starlets), Mercy Akoth (Vihiga Queens), Molvine Owuor (Kayole starlets)
Technical Bench
Head Coach: Jackline Juma
First Assistant Coach: Mildred Cheche
Second Assistant Coach: Charles Bruno
Goalkeeper coach: Frankline Miheso
Team Doctor: Edith Macharia
Kit manager: Naomi Mumbua
Strength and Conditioning: Danson Kago
Video Analyst: Frank Ouma
Safeguarding Officer: Mivu Kemunto
Team Manager: Gloria Mwende
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