The Harambee Starlets have been drawn in Group A for the upcoming 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon), facing powerhouses Morocco, Senegal, and Algeria. Coach Beldine Odemba is preparing the team for their second Wafcon appearance, with calls for government and federation support for adequate preparation. In domestic football, the 2025-2026 SportPesa Premier League continues with Round 17. Mathare United secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Ulinzi Stars, moving them to 11th place and further from the relegation zone. Meanwhile, AFC Leopards aim to pressure league leaders Gor Mahia, with a potential win moving them provisionally to the top of the table.