Harambee Starlets step up training ahead of Gambia Wafcon qualifier

Starlets are looking to secure their return to the African stage, having made their first and only appearance in 2016...

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The Harambee Starlets, Kenya's national women's football team, are intensifying their training for the final round of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) qualifier against Gambia. The aggregate winner of the two-legged tie will secure a spot in the continental tournament in Morocco.

The Starlets will host Gambia in the first leg on October 24 at Nyayo Stadium, with the return leg on October 28 in Thiès, Senegal.
Head coach Beldine Odemba has selected a provisional squad of 38 players, which will be reduced to 23 for the qualifiers.
New faces like Ulinzi Starlets defender Lorine Ilavonga and Trinity Starlets midfielder Elizabeth Muteshi are among those hoping to make the final squad.

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