Kenyan forward Lorna Faith was awarded player of the match having tormented the Mexicans with her dazzling runs and turns.
The Kenya Junior Starlets will leave the world stage with pride after their historic 2-1 victory over Mexico in their final World Cup Group C match on Thursday morning. This win secured them a third-place finish in the group with three points, behind England and North Korea, who topped the pool after North Korea’s 4-0 triumph over England in their final game.
Reflecting on the match, Kenya's junior captain Elizabeth Ochaka expressed her gratitude, saying, "Thank you, Kenya, even in defeat, you kept the faith." Ochaka also emphasized that the team would come back stronger in future tournaments. "It has been a great journey, and today we pushed ourselves for the win. We've learned valuable lessons and return home as a better team. I thank all Kenyans for standing with us throughout our World Cup journey. Even when we lost, our people continued to support us and believe in us. Thank you."
Head Coach Mildred Cheche echoed the pride in her team, saying, "I am proud of the girls and their commitment. At least we go back home with a win. Now, we hope to keep the team together and build from here."
Kenyan forward Lorna Faith was awarded player of the match having tormented the Mexicans with her dazzling runs and turns.