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Beldine Odemba names Harambee Starlets squad for women Africa qualifiers

Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has named a provisional squad that will face Tunisia haed of the Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers.

Odemba named 36 players led by Besiktas’ Cynthia Shilwatso, French based Lilian Awuor and four players from Simba Queens of Gentrix Shikangwa, Corazon Aquino, Wincate Kaari and Ruth Ingotsi ahead of the February 21st match in Nairobi ahead of return leg four days later.

Others in the team are Vivian Shiyonzo (Kibera Soccer Girls) and Lavender Abongo (KISPED Queens), Benedete Atieno (KISPED Queens),  Alice Mideri (Vihiga Queens) and Tabitha Amoit (Ulinzi Starlets), who earned their first senior call-up after previously featuring for the U20 squad. She is joined by Mary Nthambi (Kenya Police Bullets), and Janet Mumo (Kibera Soccer Girls).

In midfield, Yvonne Idagiza (Kibera Soccer Girls) has earned her place in the squad.

The attack will be bolstered by Faith Mboya (Kibera Soccer Girls), a prolific striker and current top scorer in the FKF WNSL with Sunderland Samba. Since her recent move to Kibera Soccer Girls, she has already made an impact, scoring a hat-trick in her debut game. She will be joined in attack by Catherine Khaemba (Bungoma Queens) and Emily Moranga (Kenya Police Bullets).

Meanwhile, Leila Apiyo and Martha Amunyolet make their return to the national team after a long absence.

Additionally, Elizabeth Ochaka, captain of the Junior Starlets who featured in Kenya’s historic 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup campaign, earns her second senior team call-up.

Key to note, current FKF Women Premier League leading scorers Catherine Khaemba (Bungoma Queens), Rebecca Okwaro (Kenya Police Bullets), and Beverline Adika (Zetech Sparks) have also made the squad.

The squad is expected to report to camp on Monday, February 10, 2025, as they begin preparations for the crucial qualifiers.

Provisional Squad

Goalkeepers

Annedy Kundu (Kenya Police Bullets), Vivian Shiyonzo (Kibera Girls Soccer), Lilian Awuor (Farul Constanta, Turkey), Lavender Abongo (KISPED Queens)

Defenders

Ruth Ingosi (Simba Queens), Dorcas Shikobe (Sirines of Grevena, Greece), Benedete Atieno (KISPED Queens), Elizabeth Ochaka (Kenya Police Bullets),Vivian Nasaka (Hakkarigucuspor), Wincate Kaari (Simba Queens), Alice Mideri (Vihiga Queens), Leila Apiyo (Sirines of Grevena, Greece), Tabitha Amoit (Ulinzi Starlets), Enez Mango (Farul Constanta, Turkey), Mary Nthambi (Kenya Police Bullets), Janet Mumo (Kibera Girls Soccer)

Midfielders

Corazone Aquino (Simba Queens), Sheril Angach (Ulinzi Starlets), Martha Amnyolet (Vihiga Queens), Lydia Akoth (Yanga Princess), Fasila Adhiambo (Ulinzi Starlets), Lavender Ann Akinyi (Ulinzi Starlets), Yvonne Idagiza (Kibera Girls Soccer), Cynthia Shilwatso (Besiktas, Turkey), Beverline Adika (Zetech Sparks)

Forwards

Mwanalima Adam (Kansas, USA), Elizabeth Mideva (Archbishop Njenga), Tereza Engesha, Rebecca Okwaro (Kenya Police Bullets), Violet Nanjala, Elizabeth Wambui ( (Simba Queens), Jentrix Shikangwa (Simba Queens), Janet Bundi , Faith Mboya ( Kibera Girls Soccer), Catherine Khaemba (Bungoma Queens), Emily Moranga (Kenya Police Bullets)

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