The striker scored Kenya’s second goal in the 2-1 win against Mexico and she was crowned player of the match.
Junior Starlets striker Lorna Faith Wasike made history by becoming the first Kenyan footballer to win a global award after being named Player of the Match against Mexico at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Wasike crowned her performance in the Dominican Republic by scoring Kenya’s first-ever goal in the dead-rubber by hitting the target in the 35th minute as the Junior Starlets prevailed 2-1 to return to winning ways on October 24.
Kenya’s Junior Starlets exited the Women’s U17 World Cup in historic fashion after securing their first win following a 2-1 victory against Mexico.
The Junior Starlets had lost to both England and North Korea, and the Mexico win was a bragging rights encounter. Wasike has been a star performer at the international level having scored two goals in Kenya’s crucial determining qualifier double-header match against Ethiopia in May.
The promising attacker, who is a student at Butere Girls in Western Kenya, has been tipped to make the grade with Harambee Starlets as soon as possible.
Addressing the media after the victory, she said: “We thank God for the far he has brought us. I also thank God for this MVP award. We were psyched up and we told ourselves before the match that we will give our best and make the country proud.”
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Junior Starlets take on Mexico in their final group C fixture, looking to end their historic world cup debut with their first win of the tournament.
“The Award serves as a motivation to me to continue working hard. I would like to thank Kenyans for their support throughout this course,” she added.
Perhaps it is a matter of time before foreign clubs start queueing for her signature when she turns 18.
When quizzed regarding how the World Cup experience has bee, she said: “We have gained valuable experience as a team. The exposure has also allowed us to showcase our talent.”
