• Lorna Faith is a name and player that Kenyans will remember after the young girl helped the Butere Girls High School Soccer Team clinch a historical will at the Under-17 FIFA Women’s World Cup
• The football star scored a crucial goal during the competition as she helped her team beat Mexico 2 1
• Kenyans heaped praises on the student who also bagged the Player of The Match Award, becoming the first Kenyan to clinch it in the tournament

A talented young girl from Butere Girls High School in Kakamega county has made history on the international stage.

Lorna Faith, a footballer, became the first Kenyan to win the Player of the Match Award in the Under-17 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Butere Girls beat Mexico in Under-17 FIFA Women’s World Cup

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Faith helped her team win in the final group match, as they narrowly edged Mexico by 2 1.

The youngster’s exemplary performance earned her the prestigious award at the end of the game, and several Kenyans praised her.

The win was equally important for the squad and the nation, as it made a statement in the tournament.

There were other players whose remarkable performance helped the team secure a much-needed victory.

Lorna Faith scores against Mexico

With the number 14 on her jersey, Lorna controlled the ball well after a spectacular pass from her teammate.

She got away from the Mexican defender, who relentlessly ran at her to try to cover the space left outside the penalty box.

Faith’s pace was too much for her as she rifled the ball to the top corner despite the Mexican goalkeeper stretching herself, hoping to reach the ball.

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The soccer player celebrated her historical goal with the Anguka Nayo dance alongside her teammates, who were over the moon for her.

Lorna Faith praised after Under-17 FIFA Women’s World Cup match

Kenyans could not help but praise Lorna as they penned adorable messages to the girl who performed admirably well.

Ferdinand Makokha:

“Congratulations, our girls, for winning Kenya’s first-ever match at the World Cup. We celebrate you!”

Ishmael Wamalwa:

“Congratulations. Even after 30 years, when our girl is no longer playing, Kenyans will never forget. They will know she played against Mexico and won the Player of the Match trophy.” Hongera.

Benjamin Wandeto:

“Congratulations on the win. More exposure is required for the team.”

Michael Kataka:

“Congratulations on your faith; you girls kept our faith that we can do it!”

Butere Girls principal buys suitcases for students

In another story, the principal of Butere Girls High School, Jennifer Omondi, brought smiles to her students’ faces after keeping her promise.

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Butere Girls principal rewards students with suitcases and KSh 3k for clinching championship

She bought new suitcases for girls who participated in the 2024 Federation of East African Secondary Schools Sports Associations (FEASSSA).

Omondi also gifted them KSh 3,000 reward after they performed admirably well in the sports competition.

Source: TUKO.co.ke