Harambee Starlets, the National National Women football team will check into camp today ahead of the upcoming 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations.
With the team set to play at the Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) and first time, the training session at the Utalii Grounds evening ahead of the continental showpiece, set to kick off on November 17th in Ghana.
Before heading to Ghana, the national team will play two friendly matches, against Uganda and Ghana who have also been lined up ahead of the tourney, whose best three gain automatic qualification to the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, set to be held in France.
Kenya has been pooled in Group B alongside Nigeria, South Africa, and Zambia. Group A comprises of Ghana, Cameroon, Algeria and Mali.
Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers
Pauline Atieno (Makolanders), Maureen Shimuli (Wadadia), Annette Kundu (Eldoret Falcons), Monica Karambu (Thika Queens), Diana Tembesi (Wiyeta Girls)
Defenders
Lilian Adera (Vihiga Queens), Wendy Achieng (Spedag), Dorcas Shikobe (Oserian), Phelistus Kadari (Vihiga Queens), Wincate Kaari (Thika Queens), Elizabeth Ambogo (Spedag), Maureen Khakasa (Trans Nzoia Falcons), Juliet Auma (Thika Queens), Vivian Nasaka (Vihiga Queens)
Midfielders
Jentrix Shikangwa (Wiyeta Girls), Mary Kinuthia (Gaspo Youth), Sheril Angachi (Gaspo Youth), Ruth Ingosi (Eldoret Falcons), Corazone Aquino (Vihiga Queens), Elizabeth Wambui (Gaspo Youth), Martha Amunyolete (Trans Nzoia Falcons), Christine Nafula (Gaspo Youth), Cynthia Shilwatso (Vihiga Queens), Mercy Achieng (Thika Queens), Cheris Avilia (Spedag)
Forwards
Neddy Atieno (Makolanders), Esse Akida (Ramat Hasharon), Mwanahalima Adam (Thika Queens), Janet Bundi (Eldoret Falcons), Terry Engesha (Vihiga Queens), Phoebe Oketch (Vihiga Queens), Marjolene Nekesa (USA)
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