The Junior Starlets have moved closer to qualifying for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup following their victory over South Africa. This win marks a significant step in their campaign for the tournament.

The Kenyan national under-17 girls' football team, Junior Starlets, is one step away from qualifying for the U-17 Women's World Cup after defeating South Africa 2-0 in the first leg of the final qualifying round. The match took place at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, where Faith Boke scored the first goal in the 14th minute, followed by Brenda Achieng' who added a second goal in the 61st minute, securing a crucial away victory for the team.

According to Capital FM Sports, the ongoing World Cup has highlighted the significant progress of African football, showcasing the continent's evolution from mere participants to serious contenders on the global stage. This development marks a notable shift in the international football landscape, reflecting the growing competitiveness of African teams.

Uganda's U-17 Women’s National Team, known as the Teen Cranes, successfully defended their CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship title with a 3-0 victory over Tanzania in the final held at KMC Stadium. This win marked the culmination of an impressive tournament for the Teen Cranes, who won all five of their matches.

Nigeria’s Flamingos secured a 3-2 victory against Benin Republic in the first leg of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne. Benin initially took the lead with a goal from Yenido Romaine Gandonou in the 14th minute, but the Flamingos managed to come back and win the match.

South Africa's national football team achieved a historic milestone by defeating Korea, which allowed them to qualify for the knockout stage of the World Cup. This victory marks a significant achievement for the team in the tournament.