Harambee Starlets suffer 4-0 defeat to Morocco in WAFCON opener

Kenya's Harambee Starlets suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to hosts Morocco in their opening match of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Sunday. The loss marked the Starlets' return to the continental finals after a decade-long absence from the competition. The match took place in Rabat, where the home team dominated the encounter. Head coach Beldine Odemba had expressed confidence in her team's readiness to compete against one of Africa's top women's football nations prior to the match. The defeat represents a significant setback for Kenya's women's football program following their return to the continental stage.