Harambee Starlets seal 2026 WAFCON qualification
The victory confirms the girls' second appearance at WAFCON, their first since 2016...
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The Harambee Starlets have qualified for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating Gambia with a 4-1 aggregate score.
- The team secured their spot with a victory in Senegal, with Mwanalima "Dogo" Adam scoring the decisive goal.
- This marks the Starlets' second appearance at WAFCON, their first since 2016.
- President William Ruto pledged a Sh1,000,000 reward to each player for qualifying.
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