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Kenya: Starlets Determined to Exit U-17 World Cup On High After Losses to England, North Korea

todayOctober 23, 2024 2

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Nairobi — National Under 17 girls’ football team player Valerie Nekesa says they are keen to close out their World Cup campaign with a win against Mexico in their ultimate Group C fixture in the Dominican Republic on Thursday evening.

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Nekesa says the Junior Starlets are determined to go out fighting, having lost their first two matches against England and North Korea.

“The past two games have been very difficult for us although we have given our all. Our game against Mexico will be very crucial for us. We are determined to come away with a win and get all the three points so that we don’t go back home empty handed,” the diminutive attacker said.

The girls began their maiden World Cup campaign with a 2-0 loss to England on Friday before going down 3-0 to North Korea on Sunday.

The North Americans have not fared any better either, earning a 4-1 whooping by North Korea in their opener before suffering a 4-2 thrashing at the hands of the English.

Thursday’s match, therefore, promises to be cutthroat as both sides seek to salvage some pride with victory.

Echoing her teammate’s sentiments, Starlets midfielder Marion Serenge says ‘kufa nayo’ (no retreat, no surrender) is the buzzword ringing in their minds ahead of the fixture.

“Considering it is our last match, we are going to give our best…kukufa nayo (give our all whether do or die. My call on Kenyans is to continue rallying behind us and we will not disappoint you. Our aim is to not finish last in our group and not to exit the competition without scoring a single goal,” she said.