The Harambee Starlets face a tough challenge in the upcoming 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon), drawn in Group A with African football powerhouses Morocco, Senegal, and Algeria. With coach Beldine Odemba's team preparing for their second Wafcon appearance, there is a strong emphasis on government and federation support for adequate preparation.

• Kenya is ranked 133rd globally by FIFA, while their Group A opponents are significantly higher: Morocco (66th), Algeria (73rd), and Senegal (81st).
• The Starlets secured their spot in the tournament by defeating Tunisia 1-0 and Gambia 4-1 on aggregate.
• The semi-finalists of the Wafcon will earn direct tickets to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, while two quarter-finalists will get a chance via the FIFA Play-Off Tournament.