Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has announced the final squad that will represent the country in the Pinks Ladies Cup scheduled to take place from 22-31 October 2024 in Turkey.
The team departed for Turkey on Monday morning where they be looking to test themselves in the four-nation friendly tournament.
The Starlets are set to face Chinese Taipei on October 23, Russia on October 26 and the Philippines on October 30.
Led by captain Ruth Mukalukho Ingosi, a defender from Lakatamia, the squad includes both foreign-based and local players.
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Notable foreign players include Lorna Nyarinda from FK Apolonia in Albania, Wincate Kaari of Simba Queens in Tanzania and Vivian Nasaka, a full-back for Hakkarigücü Spor in the Turkish Super League.
Local players on the roster include Lydia Okoth and Rebecca Okwaro from Police Bullets, Ann Arusi from Kibera Soccer Women, and Providence Khasiala from Vihiga Queens.
However, the team will be missing key players who have not made the final squad, despite their strong performances in previous matches.
These absentees include Esse Akida, a former PAOK player in Greece, Mwanahalima Jeriko Adam from Kansas City in the U.S., Corazon Aquino, Elizabeth Wambui, and Terry Engesha.
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Odembo will rely on goalkeepers Annedy Kundu and Judith Osimbo while the defense will feature experienced players like Fanis Kwambok and Vivian Nasaka along with Wincate Kaari and Norah Ann.
In midfield, Providence Khasiala, Lydia Akoth, Lorna Nyarinda, Fasila Adhiambo and Robby Maxmilla will rotate positions.
The attack will be led by Elizabeth Mutukiza, Anna Arusi, Elizabeth Mideva, Rebecca Okwaro, Lucy Kwekwe, Purity Alukwe, and Achieng Beverline.
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Harambee Starlets final 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
Tournament Fixtures
October 23, 2024: Chinese Taipei vs. Kenya (Emirhan Stadium, 4 PM)
October 26, 2024: Russia vs. Kenya (Emirhan Stadium, 7 PM)
October 30, 2024: Philippines vs. Kenya (Emirhan Stadium, 4 PM)
