Kenya's Junior Starlets are preparing for their match against Morocco while four players from the squad are still missing, according to the-star.co.ke. The outlet reports that the team is sweating over the absent quartet as it continues its build-up to the fixture.
The four absentees have also been noted by citizen.digital, which reported that the side is fine-tuning its World Cup preparations with those players unavailable. Capital FM Africa framed the situation as a significant headache for the coach ahead of what it described as a second attempt at the Under 17 World Cup.
According to The Eastleigh Voice, the Junior Starlets have stepped up their World Cup preparations, with coach Cheche calling for a tactical shift. That report indicates the coaching staff is using the training period to adjust how the team plays, even as the full squad is not yet available.
The reports do not name the missing players or explain the reasons for their absence. No details have been given on when they might join the camp.
What to watch next: whether the four absent players link up with the squad before the Morocco fixture, and how Cheche's tactical changes take shape in the team's next outing.