- Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has unveiled a 24-player provisional squad for the upcoming Four Nations Tournament.
- The tournament is set to take place in Zambia in June 2026.
- Kenya will open their campaign against Zimbabwe on June 6 before facing hosts Zambia on June 9, 2026.
Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has unveiled a 24-player provisional squad for the upcoming Four Nations Tournament set to take place in Zambia in June 2026.
The lineup largely keeps the core of players who featured during the recent FIFA Series – Women in Nairobi, with Emily Morang’a and Vivian Shiyonzo making their return to the national team fold.
Other notable inclusions include Lorine Ilavonga, who was forced to withdraw from the first FIFA Series after suffering an injury in training camp.
Four players based at Simba Queens; Jentrix Shikangwa, Elizabeth Wambui, Fasila Odhiambo, and Ruth Ingosi, also return after missing the previous series due to club commitments during the FIFA international window on April 7, 2026.
Harambee Starlets will begin camp on Friday, May 29, 2026, before departing for Zambia on June 3, 2026.
Kenya will open their campaign against Zimbabwe on June 6, followed by a clash with hosts Zambia on June 9, 2026.
The tournament will give the technical bench another chance to evaluate the squad against strong opposition as preparations continue for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Kenya will be making their second appearance at the continental showpiece, ten years after their debut at the 2016 edition.
The friendlies are expected to play a key role in helping the team build chemistry, sharpen competitiveness, and keep moving forward with their preparations.
Odemba said the tournament will offer the team another important test as Harambee Starlets continue chasing their goals at WAFCON 2026.
“These matches will give us another opportunity to continue building the team and exposing the players to competitive international football ahead of WAFCON.
Our objective is to arrive at the tournament ready to compete at the highest level. We want to challenge ourselves, target a place in the semi-finals and put ourselves in contention for World Cup qualification.”
Harambee Starlets Provisional Squad for Four Nation Tournament
- Goalkeepers: Annedy Kundu, Lilian Awuor, Vivian Shiyonzo
- Defenders: Elizabeth Ochaka, Ruth Ingosi, Leah Andiema, Vivian Nasaka, Norah Ann, Enez Mango, Lorine Ilavonga, Euphrasier Shilwatso
- Midfielders: Lorna Nyarinda, Tereza Engesha, Martha Amunyolete, Mwanalima Adam, Fasila Adhiambo
- Forwards: Elizabeth Mideva, Jentrix Shikangwa, Elizabeth Wambui, Eglay Mukhwana, Emily Morang’a, Airin Madalina, Shaline Nambengele, Shirleen Opisa