On Saturday, September 25, 2021, Kenya will host their neighbours Uganda in the second round of the 2022 FIFA U20 Women World Cup Qualifiers.
The match will kick-off at 3 pm EAT at Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi, with the second leg slated for October 8 in Kampala.
The winner of the tie on aggregate will face the winner of the second-round tie pitting Mozambique against South Africa.
Kenya’s head coach Charles Okere is optimistic the team can pick a positive result from the encounter.
Ugandan players jetted into the country on Thursday ahead of the duel.
Kenya’s provisional squad:
Goalkeepers: Ursula Nasimiyu, Valentine Khwaka (Zetech Sparks), Lucy Kisaga
Edith Auma, Sophy Akinyi.
Defenders: Veronica Awino, Peris Oside, Mercy Masika, Joyce Andeo, Eunice Mwangi, Invioleta Mukoshi, Lucy Kahuga, Martha Simiyu, and Redempta Mercy.
Midfielders: Medina Abubakar, Drailer Salome, Lydia Akoth ks), Maximilla Robi, Milka Awino, Catherine Aringo, Jane Hato, Lavender Akinyi, and Mildred Kanyisi.
Forwards: Fasila Adhiambo, Elizabeth Muteshi, Sylvia Makungu, Shirlyne Opisa, Charity Midewa, Joy Kinglady, and Catherine Kizito.
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