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Kempes hails Junior Starlets, says women's football should now be taken seriously

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Former Harambee stars and Gormahia midfielder Sammy Owino 'Kempes' during an inetrview with the Standard. [Denis Kibuchi, Standard]

Former Kenya international Sammy Owino "Kempes" says women football should now be taken more seriously with the national Under 17 side Junior Starlets on the verge of qualifying to the World Cup.

Kenya holds a 3-0 advantage over Burundi as the two sides head to the final qualifier match at the Ulinzi Stadium on Sunday where a win, draw or loss of less than two goals will make the Starlets the first footballing side in East Africa to make it to a FIFA world cup.

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