Cameroon v Kenya: Possible Lineups, Team News, Time and Where to Watch the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Qualifier

Destiny awaits the Kenya Under-17 women’s national football team, the Junior Starlets, as they prepare for a crucial second leg encounter against Cameroon in their final qualification round  for the 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.

Kenya lost 1-0 to their Cameroonian counterparts in the first leg that took place at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday at 3:00 PM.

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A win by at least two goals would see them overturn the first leg tie and qualify for the global showpiece set to be held will be held from 3 to 27 November 2025 in Qatar

Cameroon themselves will be hoping to complete the tie by holding on to their goal advantage. 

Kenya is aiming for back-to-back World Cup appearances, following their historic participation in the 2024 tournament held in the Dominican Republic.

Despite boasting the benefit of being recent participants, the Junior Starlets are taking nothing for granted. 

head coach Mildred Cheche has promised fireworks as Kenya settles scores with Cameroon during the second leg of the U-17 Women's World Cup qualifier.

“It will be a very tough match, but we have everything to play for, and they [Cameroon] have everything to lose," Cheche said.

"Psychologically, we have to instill a lot of mental toughness, a lot of fighting spirit. They already have it, but we have to enhance our speed, utilise our strengths, and try to score an early goal to bring us back into the game.”

Captain Halima Imbachi has made a bold promise to Kenyan fans.

“We are sorry to Kenyans because we were not able to give them a win at home, but we need your support and prayers because you are like our parents.

“The coach has worked on correcting our mistakes, so when we go there, we will make sure we apply them and add more effort while continuing with the momentum from our last performance.”

The crucial encounter will kick off at 9:00 PM EAT at the Olémbé Omnisport Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025 in Cameroon.

Playing away will be tough for the Junior Starlets, who will be hoping their experience playing against high level opposition out of the country will help.

 The stadium’s atmosphere is expected to be electric, with supporters rallying behind their team for a historic result.

Live coverage of the clash can be found on Sports Afrique, with Kenyans eager to watch their girls complete a turnaround and qualify for yet another World Cup.

Women’s football is growing rapidly in Kenya, and this match is another opportunity to showcase the country's young talents on a broader platform.

Many argue that Cheche may have messed up Kenya’s chances of victory with her starting line up from the previous game, where Patience Asiko and Lindey Atieno started on the bench, with the gaffer opting to start Brenda Achieng’ upfront.

Achieng’ struggled with the height and physicality of the Cameroon defence, and was subbed off after 27 minutes in the first game. In her place, Patience Asiko might return to the starting line up.

Mitchell Waithera might also be preferred on the left wing over Joan Ogolla, who struggled to make an impact in the first leg, while Lindey Atieno will likely start in the number 10 role.

Probable Starting XI: Velma Abwire (GK), Jenevive Mithel, Judith Nandwa, Elizabeth Ochaka,  Lorine Ilavonga, Halima Imbachi ©, Mwanakombo Bakari, Lindey Atieno, Patience Asiko, Mitshell Waithera