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Harambee Starlets seek WAFCON redemption in Senegal showdown By Geoffrey Mwamburi July 29, 2026 05:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Harambee Starlets pose for a photo before taking on hosts Morocco at WAF …
Harambee Starlets seek WAFCON redemption in Senegal showdownThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeKenya's 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign got off to a disappointing start after suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat to hosts Morocco in their Group A opening match on Sunday. …
Kenya suffer 4-0 humiliation to Morocco in WAFCON openerThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeHarambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has expressed confidence that Kenya can upset tournament hosts Morocco when they open their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign on Sunday night, insisting her side is fully prepared to compete against o …
Harambee Starlets eye a win against hosts Morocco in WAFCON openerCitizen Digital
Harambee Starlets ready to conquer WAFCON after Miramas camp By Angel Shantel July 22, 2026 08:09 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Harambee Starlets players in training camp in Miramas, France ahead of the 2 …
Harambee Starlets ready to conquer WAFCON after Miramas campCitizen Digital
… She is currently part of the Harambee Starlets squad holding a training camp in Miramas, France, ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which will be staged in Morocco from 26 July to 16 August. …
Nekesa targets new heights after Spanish moveCitizen Digital
… She is currently part of the Harambee Starlets squad holding a training camp in Miramas, France, ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which will be staged in Morocco from 26 July to 16 August. …
Nekesa targets new heights after Spanish moveCitizen Digital
WAFCON could be career-changer, says Harambee Starlets keeper Kundu By Geoffrey Mwamburi July 16, 2026 01:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Harambee Starlets goalkeeper Annedy Kundu Kwamasi makes a penalty …
WAFCON could be career-changer, says Harambee Starlets keeper KunduCitizen Digital
Harambee Starlets eye strong WAFCON campaign after 'strong' backing By Angel Shantel July 16, 2026 10:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Harambee Starlets captain Mwanahalima Adam celebrates after scoring i …
Harambee Starlets eye strong WAFCON campaign after 'strong' backingCitizen Digital
… Meanwhile, Odemba and the Harambee Starlets are continuing preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, which will be held in Morocco from 25 July to 16 August.
Odemba hails World Cup bound J.Starlets, calls for more government supportCitizen Digital
Odemba calls for Starlets' allowances to be paid head of WAFCON campaign By Geoffrey Mwamburi July 07, 2026 02:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FILE: Harambee Starlets players celebrate scoring against In …
Odemba calls for Starlets' allowances to be paid head of WAFCON campaignKenya's Harambee Starlets defeated Seychelles 11-0 at home to advance to the third round of the 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers, completing a 22-0 aggregate over two legs. Captain Mwanalima said the team is ready to face either Malawi or Zimbabwe in the next stage.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Harambee Starlets defeated Seychelles 11-0 at home to advance to the third round of the 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers, completing a 22-0 aggregate over two legs. Captain Mwanalima said the team is ready to face either Malawi or Zimbabwe in the next stage.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cameroon's national women's football team won their first Women's Africa Cup of Nations, defeating Malawi 3–0 in Sunday's final in Morocco. Thousands of supporters gathered in Yaounde on Monday to celebrate the team's return home.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cameroon defeated Malawi 3-0 in the WAFCON final in Rabat on Sunday to win the Women's Africa Cup of Nations for the first time after finishing runners-up on three occasions. Cameroon, who failed initial qualification but were added as one of the four highest-ranked losers after the tournament expanded from 12 to 16 teams, defeated Malawi with goals from Marie Ngah (twice) and Naomi Eto.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Malawi's head coach expressed confidence ahead of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations final against Cameroon at Rabat Olympic Stadium in Morocco on Sunday. Both teams took improbable paths to the final: Malawi defeated Algeria 3-1 in the semi-finals, while Cameroon beat Morocco 3-1 on penalties after a 0-0 draw, advancing after CAF expanded the tournament from 12 to 16 teams.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Morocco lost 3-2 to Algeria on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff on Saturday, with the hosts missing three consecutive penalties. Despite the loss, Morocco qualified for the 32-nation Women's World Cup in Brazil next year by reaching the semi-finals.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga led Malawi to the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco, where they face Cameroon and goalkeeper Michaely Bihina, who saved four penalties in the semi-final.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Malawi's women's football team plays Algeria in the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final on Wednesday in Rabat, Morocco. The match represents Malawi's chance to reach a historic World Cup tournament, with the other semi-final pitting hosts Morocco against Cameroon.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Myriam Nyadjou scored a free-kick goal in the 19th minute to give Cameroon a surprise 1-0 quarter-final victory over defending champions Nigeria at WAFCON in Casablanca on Sunday, sending Cameroon to a semi-final against Morocco and qualifying for the 2027 World Cup.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's women's national football team has been eliminated from the 2026 WAFCON after finishing bottom of their group without a point. They will now focus on qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, beginning their campaign against Seychelles in October.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cameroon became the first qualifiers for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after defeating Ghana 1-0 on Sunday, securing six points in Group D. Mali's 3-2 victory over Cape Verde means Cameroon is guaranteed a top-two finish regardless of their final group match.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Tanzania head coach Bakari Shime says the Twiga Stars remain in contention for the WAFCON knockout stage despite a 2-1 loss to Burkina Faso in their Group B match. A draw or win against Côte d'Ivoire in their final group fixture would secure qualification.
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ghanaian football legend Asamoah Gyan has attributed Kenya's slow football progress to the country's emphasis on athletics and weak grassroots structures. Speaking at the Captain Irene Ndanu Super Cup final, Gyan said Kenya has talented players but lacks the foundational systems needed to develop young footballers into professionals.
2 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's women's football team's poor showing at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations—including losses to Morocco, Senegal, and facing Algeria—stems from years of neglect, inconsistent planning, and inadequate investment in women's football, rather than being solely attributable to the head coach.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Harambee Starlets lost 1-0 to Senegal in their Group A match at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, with head coach Beldine Odemba attributing the defeat to missed chances and a defensive lapse. The loss leaves Kenya at the bottom of Group A after back-to-back defeats.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sanaa Mssoudy scored in the 84th minute to give hosts Morocco a 1-0 victory over Algeria in a Women's Africa Cup of Nations group match in Rabat on Thursday.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Harambee Starlets lost 1-0 to Senegal in their second Group A match at the 2026 WAFCON in Morocco on Thursday, compounding their earlier 4-0 defeat to hosts Morocco in the tournament opener. The losses leave Kenya facing an uphill battle to reach the knockout stages.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Harambee Starlets face Senegal at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after losing 4-0 to hosts Morocco in their opening Group A match. Defender Euphrasier Shilwatso expressed confidence the team is ready for the must-win encounter, saying they used the loss as a learning experience.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Harambee Starlets face Senegal at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations following a 4-0 loss to Morocco in their opening Group A match. Defender Euphrasier Shilwatso said the team used the defeat as a learning experience and are ready for the must-win encounter, which will determine their continuation in the tournament and potential qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's women's football team lost 1-0 to Senegal in Group A of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, their second consecutive defeat and leaving them pointless at the bottom of the group. The Starlets must beat Algeria in their final match and rely on other favourable results to have any chance of reaching the quarter-finals.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's women's football team plays Senegal in Group A of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after a 4-0 loss to Morocco; victories against Senegal and Algeria are essential for the Starlets to reach the knockout stages and secure a place in the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's women's football team will play Senegal on Thursday at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat, seeking to bounce back after a 4-0 loss to Morocco in their opening Group A fixture. Head coach Beldine Odemba said she has been working on the players' mental strength and confidence for the challenge.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign opened with a 4-0 defeat to hosts Morocco in Group A. Morocco dominated possession (65.9 percent) and registered 17 goal attempts with 10 shots on target, while Kenya managed only two attempts on goal.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's women's football team opens their 2026 WAFCON campaign against hosts Morocco on Sunday night, with head coach Beldine Odemba expressing confidence that the squad is prepared to compete despite facing a top African nation on home soil.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's women's football team completed intensive training in Miramas, France and is confident of reaching the semi-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, which runs July 26–August 16 in Morocco. The Starlets will begin their Group A campaign against Morocco, followed by matches against Senegal and Algeria.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harambee Starlets forward Valarie Nekesa, 18, has joined Spanish Women Premier League side CD Tenerife Femenino, becoming the third Kenyan woman to sign for a club in Spain. Nekesa describes the move as a dream and an ideal platform to establish herself in European football.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harambee Starlets forward Valarie Nekesa, 18, has signed for Spanish Women Premier League side CD Tenerife Femenino, becoming the third Kenyan woman to join a Spanish club. Nekesa describes the move as a dream opportunity to establish herself in European football.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Goalkeeper Annette Kundu of Kenya Police Bullets hopes the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco will provide a platform to showcase her talent and unlock new career opportunities. She departs for a training camp in France as Kenya prepares for the tournament, which runs July 26 to August 16.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's women's national football team departed for a training camp in France on July 15 as final preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where they return to the continental tournament for the first time in a decade. Captain Mwanahalima Adam said the team would repay the support from Kenyans, with the squad beginning Group A play against hosts Morocco on July 26.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Junior Starlets secured their second consecutive qualification for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup with a 5-1 aggregate victory over South Africa. Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has called for sustained government and FKF investment in women's football preparation for the tournament in Morocco from October to November 2026, citing ongoing concerns over unpaid allowances.
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has called on the government and football authorities to pay outstanding allowances to players ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, stating that the players have not received allowances for the previous two matches and that payment would boost their morale.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →