Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has confirmed that the Junior Starlets’ planned departure for Spain for a two-week training camp before the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup has been delayed due to ongoing visa processing.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe federation said the team’s scheduled travel was deferred as it continues to work with the relevant authorities to resolve the issue and facilitate the squad’s departure.Harambee Stars attacker opens Segunda Division goal account as Celta fall to Sporting GijónIn a statement published on its official portal, FKF said: “The Junior Starlets’ scheduled travel to Spain today for their pre-World Cup training camp has been deferred as the visa process remains ongoing.##NAJAVA_MECA_10006891##“FKF is engaging with the relevant authorities and will communicate further updates on the team’s travel arrangements in due course.”The Junior Starlets, coached by Mildred Cheche, were scheduled to leave Kenya on Monday for the camp, which was expected to form the final phase of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.Harambee Stars legend Dennis Oliech lands role at FKFDuring their planned stay in Spain, Kenya were lined up to play three preparatory matches against Australia, Real Betis and Cadiz as Cheche sought to fine-tune her squad ahead of the global tournament.The Junior Starlets secured their place at the World Cup for a second successive run after dispatching South Africa 5-1 on aggregate in July to book their ticket to the finals.##NAJAVA_MECA_10006889##The 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup is scheduled to be held in Morocco from Saturday, 17 October to Saturday, 7 November, with Kenya drawn in Group E alongside the United States, China PR and Samoa.Kenya will open their campaign against China PR on Monday, 19 October, before taking on the United States three days later on Thursday, 22 October. They will conclude their group-stage assignment against Samoa on Sunday, 25 October.
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