Harambee Starlets Head to Turkey for Four-Nation Invitational Tournament

The national women’s football team, Harambee Starlets, has departed for Antalya, Turkey, to participate in a four-nation invitational tournament.

The event will run for a week, starting this Wednesday, marking the team’s return to international play since their defeat to Botswana in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on December 5, 2023.

Head coach Beldine Odemba has selected a squad primarily consisting of locally-based players for this tournament. The Starlets are set to kick off their series of friendly matches against Chinese Taipei on Wednesday. They will then face Russia on Saturday before wrapping up their campaign against the Philippines next Wednesday.

Harambee Starlets Travelling Squad:

Goalkeepers: Annedy Kundu, Judith Osimbo

Defenders: Fanis Kwamboka, Mollyne Akinyi, Vivian Nasaka, Ruth Ingosi, Lavender Akinyi, Wincate Kaari, Norah Ann

Midfielders: Providence Khasiala, Lydia Akoth, Lorna Nyarinda, Fasila Adhiambo, Robby Maxmilla

Forwards: Elizabeth Mutukiza, Anna Arusi, Elizabeth Mideva, Rebecca Okwaro, Lucy Kwekwe, Purity Alukwe, Achieng Beverline

The tournament presents an opportunity for the Starlets to gain valuable experience and prepare for future international competitions. Fans are eager to see how the team performs in this friendly series, aiming for a strong comeback on the international stage.