Junior Starlets' Cheche named March Coach of the Month
Football
By
Robert Abong'o
| Apr 16, 2025
Kenya National Women’s U-17 team head coach, Mildred Cheche, was yesterday named ="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/volleyball-and-handball/article/2001474140/nairobi-water-queens-ochieng-wins-coach-of-the-month-award"> Sports Journalists Association of Kenya Cheche outperformed notable nominees, including Kabras Sugar's Carlos Katya and Kenya Police FC’s Etienne Ndayiragire, who finished second and third, respectively. The award is particularly significant as she prepares the Junior Starlets for their next challenge against Cameroon in the qualifiers, aiming to return to the FIFA U-17 World Cup after their historic debut in the Dominican Republic.
Cheche dedicated the award to her players and technical staff, acknowledging their crucial role in her success. Countries lock horns over cash for nature at rebooted UN talks Standard Sacco members accuse police of harassment Lack of clear rules undermining collaboration on climate finance Climate change brought extreme weather, heat in 2024: UN Africa's opportunity in taming a warming world World falls short of drought deal at Saudi-hosted talks Reverent politics key to climate action There is need to raise visibility of climate impact on health There is need to rethink Kenya's climate financing framework “I would like to dedicate this award to Junior Starlets players and members of the technical bench, because without them, I could not have achieved this feat. This award is a big motivation for us, especially as we prepare to play against Cameroon in a home and away World Cup qualifier starting this Sunday,” Cheche said.
Coach Katya had a remarkable month with Kabras Sugar, leading his team to the Kenya Cup final and maintaining an unbeaten streak of 40 matches. Similarly, Ndayiragire saw Kenya Police finish the month without a loss, remaining at the top of the FKF Premier League standings.
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