Kenya 0-1 Cameroon: Tiwa Lys Lone Strike Takes U-17 Lionesses Closer To Second World Cup

Current Guinness Super League championship top scorer Tiwa Lys Fraiche Melong scored the lone goal this Sunday, April 20 to earn a narrow one-nil win for the U-17 Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon against the Harambee Starlets of Kenya in the first-leg of their third round 2025 U-17 FIFA Womens World Cup third round qualifiers.

The 16Yo Lekie Filles striker who was skipper of the Cameroon team decided the away game at the Nyayo National stadium in Nairobi with a bullet header that found the back of the host net midway into the first half as Cameroon imposed their physical play style.

Before the goal, Kenya had come close to taking the lead in the 20th minute when Brenda Achiengs powerful shot rattled the crossbar. Shortly after the goal, Coach Mildred Cheche of Kenya made a tactical switch, bringing in Lindeey Weey Atieno for Achieng in an attempt to spark the midfield.

The second half saw the Kenyan Coach Cheche make another bold move, introducing Michelle Waithera in place of Joy Angela Valencia. The substitution almost paid off immediatelyMwanakombo Bakari hit the crossbar with a stunning effort and Waithera was first to the rebound, only for her shot to be denied by the Cameroonian goalkeeper.

Moments later, Waithera again found herself through on goal, skillfully rounding the goalkeeper, but once again couldnt apply the finishing touch as the keeper recovered just in time to stop her effort.