By OUR CORRESPONDENT
*The FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup: Kenya beat Mexico to finish third in Group C*
Kenya beat Mexico 2-1 to win their last Group C match of the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup at the Felix Sanchez Olympic Stadium in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on Thursday.
Valerie Nekesa and Lornah Faith found the back of the net for Kenya in the 15th and 36th minutes respectively to seal the sweet victory.
Alexa Soto pulled one back for the Mexicans in the dying minutes of the game.
At the same time, Faith was awarded the player of the match award for her good display on the pitch.
“My young squad wanted to win the encounter but a few blunders at the back costed us the victory, I must commend Kenya for scoring those two beautiful goals. They (opponents ) were fast, strong and I think their players have a future in the sport if they stick together,” Mexico coach Rojas Jimena stated.
On her part, Kenya’s coach Mildred Cheche said: “We are happy with the victory, atleast we didn’t go home empty handed- we cherish both the points and the player of the match award.”
Cheche reiterated that her whish is for her girls to stick together and this is the reason she is requesting the federation and the government to ensure the players are helped to get more international friendlies and tournaments to give them exposures.
Kenya finished the tournament third overall in Group C on three points, while Mexico were last in the pool without a point.
Double champions North Korea, who thrashed England 4-0, finished top of the group on nine points.
*Group C final standings*
1.North Korea 9 points
2.England 6
3.Kenya 3
4.Mexico 0
