Former Harambee Starlets defender lands FIFA World Cup role [Courtesy/Kevin Teya]
Terry Ouko, a former defender for Kenya’s national women’s football team, Harambee Starlets, has been appointed by FIFA as the sustainability and human rights venue manager at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta ahead of the upcoming World Cup.
In this high-level matchday role, she will be responsible for ensuring the stadium is a safe, fair and welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of origin.
“My responsibility in Atlanta is to ensure that everyone who walks into the stadium feels protected, respected and genuinely welcomed,” Ouko said in remarks to the media.
The appointment has drawn praise from fans in Kenya, with many celebrating it as a proud moment for the country on the global stage.
