The Rising Starlets lost 2-0 to Highway Secondary School, before bouncing back to thrash Mang’u High School 5-2 in a behind-closed-doors friendly.
They also faced Kariobangi Sharks Youth team, where they suffered another defeat.
Despite the mixed results, Juma believes the matches have boosted morale and sharpened competitiveness within the squad.
The tactician expressed confidence in her players, insisting that the team will settle for nothing less than victory against their East African rivals.
She also highlighted the importance of playing the first leg at home, noting that the technical bench is keen to make full use of the advantage.
“The girls are psyched up, they are ready, they have trained so well and I think we are looking for positive results tomorrow. If you win your first match, I think it is a plus for us. We do not know what might happen away, but of course we have home advantage, which we are going to use well,” she said.
