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Two rising talents, Joy Kinglady and Fasila Odhiambo have earned their promotion to the Harambee Starlets squad for the decisive two-legged clash against Botswana’s Zebras in the 2024 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers, slated for November.

The Ulinzi Starlets duo are part of Coach Beldine Odemba’s 29-player squad that is expected to hit training ahead of the upcoming matches.

Harambee Starlets blend

This squad includes a mix of seasoned players who featured in the previous camp against Cameroon, with the notable return of Vihiga Queens’ Mercyline Wayodi and FK Apolonia Fier’s Lorna Nyarinda.

Additionally, the roster welcomes fresh faces, such as Kenya Police Bullets Goalkeeper Mishi Mbaru, Bungoma Queens Defender Centrine Wasike, and Kenya Police Bullets and Kibera Soccer Ladies Forwards Rebecca Okwaro and Nancy Atako.

Commencing their camp on Monday, November 20, 2023, the selected players are gearing up for the crucial encounter against Botswana in the 2024 WAFCON qualifiers.

A successful outcome in this round would secure Harambee Starlets’ qualification for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, marking their second appearance in the tournament in seven years.

The opening leg is scheduled for Wednesday, November 29, 2023, with the return leg set to take place in Botswana on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.

Harambee Starlets full squad

Goalkeepers

Annedy Kundu (Ness Atromitou FC), Caroline Rufa (Simba Queens), Lilian Awuor (ASJ Soyaux Charente), Mishi Mbaru (Kenya Police Bullets)

Defenders

Ruth Ingosi (Simba Queens), Phoebe Owiti (Gokulam Kerala FC), Dorcas Shikobe (Sirines of Grevana), Juliet Auma (Kenya Police Bullets), Centrine Wasike (Bungoma Queens), Vivian Nasaka (Hakkarigucuspor), Enez Mango (Farul Constata), Fosca Nashivanda (Zetech Sparks)

Midfielders

Corazone Aquino (Simba Queens), Ketsia Ngaira (Ulinzi Starlets), Lorna Nyarinda (FK Apolonia Fier), Mercyline Wayodi (Vihiga Queens), Fasila Adhiambo (Ulinzi Starlets), Marjolene Nekesa (SK Slavia Praha), Cynthia Shilwatso (FC Kryvbas Women)

Forwards

Mwanalima Adam (Hakkarigucuspor), Joy Kinglady (Ulinzi Starlets), Jentrix Shikangwa (Beijing Jingtan FC), Tereza Engesha (Hyundai Steel R.A), Violet Nanjala (AMLFF LAAYOUNE), Airine Madalina (Bunyore Starlets), Elizabeth Wambui (Simba Queens) Janet Bundi (Vihiga Queens), Rebecca Okwaro (Kenya Police Bullets), Nancy Atako (Kibera Girls Soccer)