The Kenya U-17 women’s national football team, Junior Starlets, delivered a historic statement of intent at the CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship after thrashing Sudan 16-0 in a Group A match that was abandoned before full time due to injuries suffered by the Sudanese side.
The one-sided contest, played at KMC Stadium in Tanzania on Saturday, ended prematurely when Sudan were reduced to just six players after a series of injuries. Under FIFA and IFAB regulations, a match cannot continue if a team has fewer than seven players on the field, forcing officials to call off the game.
Despite the early stoppage, the result stands, handing Kenya a record-breaking victory and a significant boost to their goal difference. The scoreline surpassed the previous CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship record of 14-0, which Kenya set against Djibouti in 2019.
— Harambee Starlets (@StarletsKE) June 13, 2026
Brenda Achieng was the star of the show, producing a remarkable seven-goal haul to spearhead the Junior Starlets’ ruthless attacking display. Flavien Khatenje also got on the scoresheet, while Lindey Weey Atieno and Elizabeth Opiyo each netted twice. Tabitha Wambui, Beverline Atieno and Mwanakombo Bakari added a goal apiece, with Sudan contributing an own goal.
