Rising Starlets crush Ethiopia to advance in U20 World Cup Qualifiers

The hosts got off to a flying start when Valarie Nekesa struck in the fourth minute, setting the tempo for the match. Kenya doubled their lead in the 16th minute through Elizabeth Mideva, who had also netted the opener in the first leg.

With Ethiopia struggling to settle, Kenya’s relentless pressure paid off again in the 28th minute. A superb long cross from the right found Fasila Adhiambo, who calmly slotted in the third goal to give the Starlets a commanding 3-0 lead at halftime.

Ethiopia came back from the break determined to salvage their campaign, but defensive lapses proved costly. Mideva punished them once again in the 67th minute, firing home from the left to make it 4-0. Despite Ethiopia’s late push, Kenya’s backline held firm, keeping the scoreline intact through four minutes of stoppage time.