Harambee Starlets name squad to face Cameroon

By , September 26, 2023

Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has officially unveiled her starting lineup for the pivotal 2024 WAFCON qualifiers’ second-leg showdown against Cameroon at Nyayo Stadium.

In the goalkeeper’s position, Annedy Kundu will take her place, ready to guard the net. Enez Mango and Phoebe Owiti will step into the defensive line, replacing Juliet Andibo and Wincaate Kaari.

Harambee Starlets captain

Vivian Nasaka will be right alongside them and will also assume the role of team captain.

Harambee Starlets players share a light moment during their final training session in Nairobi on Monday. PHOTO/Rodgers Ndegwa
Harambee Starlets players share a light moment during their final training session in Nairobi on Monday. PHOTO/Rodgers Ndegwa

In the heart of the midfield, Corazone Aquino, Sheryl Angachi, and Mwanalima Adam will be orchestrating the team’s play.

Leading the attack will be the formidable trio of Jentrix Shikangwa, Esse Akida, and Tereza Engesha.

The highly anticipated match is scheduled to commence at 3 PM EAT.  The match presents an opportunity for Harambee Starlets to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg, which took place on Friday, September 22, 2023, in Douala.

To further bolster fan support, the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) announced on Sunday that gate charges for the match would be waived.

Part of action during a friendly match between Harambee Starlets and Police FC women last week. PHOTO/David Ndolo
Part of action during a friendly match between Harambee Starlets and Police FC women last week. PHOTO/David Ndolo

Schools and academies have been invited, and they will have a designated seating area.

The winner of this match will face the winner of another qualifier between Botswana and Gabon.

Harambee Starlets XI

Annedy Kundu, Enez Mango, Ruth Ingosi, Corazone Aquino, Vivian Nasaka, Sheryl Angachi, Jentrix Shikangwa, Phoebe Owiti, Mwanalima Adam, Esse Akida, Tereza Engesha.

Substitutes

Caroline Rufa, Cynthia Shilwatso, Juliet Andibo, Elizabeth Wambui, Ketsia Ngaira, Violet Nanjala, Wincaate Kaari

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