Kenya U17's girls' coach Fred Serenge emphasised the importance of nurturing young talent following Kenya's exemplary show during their debut at the ISF football World Cup in China. He attributed the performance to the pivotal role played by the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association in developing young talent across the nation. We need more programs like this to tap into young talent," he added. In the final, Kenya played hosts China in a match that ended 1-1, forcing a penalty shootout where Kenya lost 6-4. Serenge also highlighted the team's underdog status and their impressive rise through a tough group featuring football giants.
