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10MA TOPICS! [JAPAN FA][FIFA U-17 WOMEN'S WORLD CUP] R16: Japan 3-1 Kenya

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October 30, 2026

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Rabat: Japan came from behind to defeat Kenya 3-1 in their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 Round of 16 tie on Thursday.

The East Asian side extended their remarkable record of reaching at least the quarter-finals at every edition of the U-17 showpiece and will meet Ghana in the last eight.

Kenya took the lead just before the half-hour mark against the run of play when Brenda Achieng charged towards goal and slotted the ball past Kou Kadowaki into the corner. .....




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