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Harambee Starlets after the 2026 CECAFA U17 Women's Championship campaign finishing in third place on June 23, 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]
Kenya’s quest for a historic place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup received a major boost after Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba named a provisional 29-player squad for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), recalling Trinity Starlets duo Lilian Adhiambo and Elizabeth Muteshi.
Speaking on Thursday while unveiling the squad that will enter a residential training camp on Monday, Odemba outlined an ambitious target for the national women’s team ahead of the continental tournament set for July 26 to August 16 in Morocco.
“Representing Kenya at WAFCON is a privilege, and as a team, we have set ourselves a clear target. We know that a place in the semi-finals would give us our debut in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, and that is something we are striving for. Our focus is to compete, continue improving as a team, and make Kenya proud,” said Odemba.
