Mildred Cheche Explained

Mildred Cheche is a former Kenyan female footballer, and the current head coach for the U17 women's national team, the Junior Starlets, and assistant coach for the senior women's national team, the Harambee Starlets.[1]

Career

In June 2024, she became the first coach to qualify any Kenyan football setup to a World Cup after Kenya U17 women's team booked a slot in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.[2] [3] That fete earned here an award in July 2024.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Citizen, 22 Jan 2024 FKF Taps Mildred Cheche To Coach Junior Starlets
  2. CAF Online, 18 Jun 2024 Mildred Cheche describes World Cup qualification as a “Game Changer” for women’s football in Kenya
  3. The Star, 18 Jun 2024 It's a big deal, says Cheche as Junior Starlets qualify for World Cup
  4. Pulse Sport, 28 Jul 20204 Junior Starlets coach Mildred Cheche reacts after receiving FKF President's award following historic World Cup achievement