Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba is urging clubs to release players promptly for national team duties as Kenya prepares for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

• The team is set to participate in a four-nation tournament in Lusaka, Zambia, as part of their WAFCON build-up.
• Coach Odemba highlighted difficulties in securing players, particularly from Simba Queens of Tanzania, and noted absences due to injuries and work permit issues for key players like Lilian Awuor and Enez Mango.
• Despite challenges, Odemba is optimistic about the tournament's role in assessing the team's readiness for WAFCON and their long-term goal of World Cup qualification.