It's race against time as Harambee Starlets begin Wafcon preps
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The Harambee Starlets began their 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) preparations with a 1-2 defeat to Algeria in their first friendly match in Blida. This signals the significant challenge and hard work ahead for coach Beldine Odemba's squad as they aim to be competitive in the upcoming tournament.
- Mwanahalima Adam scored Kenya's lone goal in the 15th minute.
- The Harambee Starlets face Algeria, ranked 60 places above them, in a second friendly match on Sunday.
- Coach Beldine Odemba is integrating both experienced players and promising juniors like Lorine Ilavonga into the squad.
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Kenyan Athletes and Teams Prepare for Major Sporting Events - November 2025
Kenya's national men's boxing team, consisting of medallists from the Africa Zone Three Championships, has been selected for the Elite World Men Boxing Championships in Dubai from December 2-13. In athletics, stars are gearing up for the Iten International Marathon on Sunday, November 24, 2024, set to take place on the challenging Chororget-Iten course. Athletes such as Ednah Kimitei and Ezekiel Kiprais are making their debut at this race. Meanwhile, the Harambee Starlets have begun preparations for the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon). The women's football team started their preparations with a 1-2 defeat against Algeria in a friendly match in Blida under coach Beldine Odemba.
