Harambee Starlets gear up for Gambia's Queen Scorpions
The aggregate winner of the two-legged tie will qualify for the 2026 Wafcon...
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The Harambee Starlets are finalizing preparations for their Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) qualifier against Gambia’s Queen Scorpions. The match, taking place tomorrow at Nyayo Stadium, is the first leg of their third-round qualifiers, with the return leg scheduled for Tuesday in Senegal.
- The aggregate winner will secure a spot in the 2026 Wafcon in Morocco.
- Coach Beldine Odemba aims to be the first female coach to lead the Harambee Starlets to Wafcon.
- Forward Violet Nanjala expressed confidence in collecting maximum points at home, emphasizing the team's determination to qualify for Wafcon.
- Defender Ruth Ingotsi highlighted the team's three weeks of intensive training and high spirits.
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