Harambee Starlets will be seeking to register another strong performance as they take on Seychelles at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Monday afternoon for the second leg of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualification campaign.
The encounter comes on the heels of an explosive first leg at the same venue, where Kenya mounted a dominant display to post an impressive 11-0 advantage that leaves them firmly in the driver’s seat.
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Harambee Starlets vs Seychelles kick-off time and venue
The match will take place at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi. Kickoff is scheduled for 15:00 EAT on Monday, October 12.
Harambee Starlets Team News
After fielding a purely local based starting lineup in the 1st leg, Interim coach Godfrey Solo Oduor is tipped to rotate his squad heavily.
Al Masry goal machine Jentrix Shikangwa, Simba Queens midfielder Corazone Aquino who makes a return to the national team, her club compatriot Fasila Odhiambo, and Farul Constanta goalkeeper Lilian Awuor are among those tipped to start.
Harambee Starlets Predicted XI: Lilian Awuor, Vivian Nasaka, Enez Mango, Ruth Ingosi, Anne Norah, Mwanalima Adam, Vivian Corazone, Fasila Adhiambo, Violet Nanjala, Jentrix Shikangwa, Sylvia Makungu.
Seychelles Predicted Starting XI: Tinisha Come, Nerlice Fred, Alisha Matatiken, Pascallina Moustache, Sheryl Benoit, Keisha Moustache, Lisa Dubois, Annalita Cadeau, Yara Radafison, Samira Florentine, Elvina Hoareau.
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Geoffrey “Solo” Oduor (Harambee Starlets Head Coach)
With Starlets holding a massive advantage, Oduor remains focused on maintaining high standards for the return leg:
“We must give every player in camp a chance to play. In the next match you will see a completely different squad. We will continue creating scoring chances and maintaining our high pace.”
Chris Yip-Au (Seychelles Head Coach):
Acknowledging the difficulties faced in the first leg due to weather conditions and fatigue, Yip-Au noted:
“We started the first half well. The second half was more about fitness and the weather. A lot of players were going down with cramps. In Seychelles, the temperature is around 30 degrees, while Nairobi is a bit colder, and that difference contributed to the cramps.”
The winner of this two-legged tie will advance to the next round of the CAF African qualifiers to face either Malawi or Zimbabwe.
The return leg between the two Southern African sides is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in Harare, where Zimbabwe will host Malawi as they attempt to overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit to decide who moves forward.
