The Junior Starlets secured an impressive 4-1 victory against CF Intercity Femenino in a friendly match held on Monday at the Albir Grounds.
Valerine Nekesa opened the scoring in the 18th minute, capitalizing on a well-placed pass from Joan Ogola on the flanks. However, CF Intercity Femenino found an equalizer just before halftime, leveling the score at 1-1 in the 45th minute.
In the second half, Quinter Odiwuor restored the Starlets’ lead with a brilliant solo run down the wing, making it 2-1. As the game progressed, Lorna Faith extended the lead to 3-1 in the 86th minute with a stunning top-corner strike.
Finally, Valencia Joy Angela added the finishing touch, slotting in the fourth goal after Jane Kweyu’s initial attempt, sealing a dominant 4-1 win.
Next, the Junior Starlets will travel to the Dominican Republic on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, where they will play their final friendly against the host nation as part of their continued preparation for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.
These friendlies are crucial for refining tactics and building match fitness ahead of the World Cup, which kicks off on October 16, 2024, and runs through November 3, 2024. The Junior Starlets are set to face England on October 18, Korea DPR on October 20, and will conclude their group stage against Mexico on October 24, 2024.
