Junior Starlets Player Ratings: How They Fared in Narrow Defeat to Cameroon at Nyayo Stadium in World Cup Qualifier

Juniorfinal round qualifier first leg at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

A with Velma Abwire standing out as the only notable performer in the team.

Kenya created chances particularly at the begining of the second half, but Cameroon's time wasting tactics in this period prevented the game from finding any sort of rythm.

Was immense between the sticks,

Made a massive point-blank save – the major talking point in the first half – to keep Kenya in the game.

Also pulled off another great stop in the second half to deny Cameroon from distance.

Showed good defensive discipline, closed down her flank well and won most of her duels.

Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has been tipped for a coaching role with with former club.

Did not get f

Very shaky. Breached on a number of occasions through the middle and was exposed before the point-blank save by Abwire and later before conceding the lone goal of the match.

Her best action was arguably a strong clearance in the first half.

The defence was poorly organised, particularly during the goal that saw the entire backline switch off to the run behind.

Showed good energy to get up and down the flank but tired in the second half.

South African forward Percy Tau joined Qatari club Qatar SC in January but he could be on his way out soon given a number of clauses tied to his multi-million contract.

Key moment was beingthat led to the goal.

Good in cover defence on transition and made some well-timed tackles.

laying each other out of position. Not effective in distribution going forward.

Tried her best to keep the midfield shape and was equally decisive in breaking down some Cameroonian attacks.

and was kept out of the build-up on many occasions.

Pedestrian in the first half and struggled to avail herself in space. Was left to track back more often than going forward, failing to feed Joyangela Valencia or Joan Ogola.

Popped up in a. Did not help much in defensive transitions by failing to drop back and support Mithel. Substituted at halftime.

Ineffective and off the pace. Gave the ball away cheaply and was substituted just before the half-hour mark as Kenya looked to regain control of the midfield.

Worked hard but to little effect. Often in possession with her back faced to goal and was unable to threaten up front.

Her combination with Valencia seemed to have broken down, and constantly had calls from the referee go against her as she grew frustrated. Had one shot on goal saved. Was substituted out in the 77th minute.

Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has shed light on the managerial philosophy of Jose Mourinho that led to rift with Eden Hazard.

Replaced Brenda in the 30th minute as the midfield was dead. Her fresh legs helped her get around and was able to carry the ball forward with a few good runs.

Attempted a cross late on but failed to hit the target. Did not play long enough for a rating.

Came in at the start of the second half for Valencia. Showed intent in transition and gave Kenya some pace going forward, but could not influence the game significantly. Did not play long enough for a rating.

Thrown on in the last 13 minutes. Created an aerial threat as Kenya restored to route-one football, and almost had an effect when she flicked on a long-ball into the box, which Atieno made no use of in stoppage time. Did not play long enough for a rating.