Harambee Starlets gear up for Zambia showpiece
Coach Odemba underscored that the matches are crucial for growth. Kenya will launch their quest against their hosts Zambia...
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Harambee Starlets are set to depart for Lusaka, Zambia, today to participate in a Four-Nations Fifa Tournament. This tournament serves as crucial preparation for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) in Morocco.
- The head coach, Beldine Odemba, emphasized that the friendlies are vital for assessing the team's current form and identifying areas for improvement ahead of Wafcon.
- The team's primary objective at Wafcon is to secure a spot in the 2027 World Cup qualifiers.
- Several key players, including goalkeeper Lilian Awuor and defender Enez Mango, will be unavailable due to permit issues, while others, like forwards Jentrix Shikangwa and Elizabeth Wambui, were not released by their club, Simba Queens.
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