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Beldine Odemba

Also known as: Coach Odemba · Coach Beldine Odemba · Head coach Beldine Odemba

Harambee Starlets head coach who led Kenya to the 2026 WAFCON in Morocco, where the team was eliminated at the group stage without a point.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    ‘Ghost’ Mulee backs Odemba after Harambee Starlets' WAFCON struggles By Derrick Otieno August 12, 2026 01:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former Harambee Stars Head Coach Jacob Ghost Mulee during the tea

    ‘Ghost’ Mulee backs Odemba after Harambee Starlets' WAFCON struggles
  3. Citizen Digital

    Starlets captain Mwanahalima shields Odemba after WAFCON collapse By Derrick Otieno August 07, 2026 03:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FILE: Harambee Starlets striker Mwanahalima Adam controls the ball a

    Starlets captain Mwanahalima shields Odemba after WAFCON collapse
  4. Citizen Digital

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    Harambee Starlets pivot to LA 2028 after WAFCON heartbreak
  5. Citizen Digital

    Harambee Starlets WAFCON flop puts coach Odemba’s future in jeopardy By Geoffrey Mwamburi August 04, 2026 04:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A watchful Harambee Starlets coach Beldine Odemba leads a trai

    Harambee Starlets WAFCON flop puts coach Odemba’s future in jeopardy
  6. Citizen Digital

    Coach Beldine Odemba made three changes to the side that narrowly lost 1-0 to Senegal in their previous outing.

    Harambee Starlets end forgettable WAFCON 2026 campaign with 2-0 loss to Algeria
  7. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba is confident of redeeming themselves from an upset kick-off in the ongoing Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament in Morocco when they face Algeria on Monday, August 3 in their last preliminary match.Starle

    Harambee Starlets seeking redemption against Algeria after poor start
  8. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize The debate surrounding Harambee Starlets' disappointing campaign at the ongoing 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations has either quickly shifted to whether head coach Beldine Odemba should keep her job or is being made to do so by those responsible for the disappoi

    OPINION: Harambee Starlets were let down long before the first kick in Morocco
  9. July 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    Odemba rues missed chances in Harambee Starlets loss to Senegal By Geoffrey Mwamburi July 31, 2026 11:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Harambee Starlets striker Violet Nanjala (L) in control of the ball a

    Odemba rues missed chances in Harambee Starlets loss to Senegal
  11. Citizen Digital

    ck on track after their opening 2-0 loss to Algeria. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba

    Harambee Starlets face uphill battle at WAFCON after consecutive defeats
  12. Citizen Digital

    The Starlets face Senegal tonight at 8pm (EAT) at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat in a must-win encounter for Beldine Odemba's side as they seek to keep their hopes of reaching the semi-finals alive.

    Shilwatso, Opisa fire warning ahead of Starelts clash with Senegal

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Mulee defends Odemba after Starlets' WAFCON exit

    Former Harambee Stars head coach Jacob "Ghost" Mulee has defended Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba following Kenya's early exit from the 2026 Women's African Cup of Nations in Morocco, framing the team's return to the continental tournament after a 10-year absence as part of a rebuilding process rather than a failure.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 7 August

  1. Starlets captain defends coach Odemba after WAFCON group-stage exit

    After Kenya's Harambee Starlets were eliminated at the group stage of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, captain Mwanahalima Adam has defended head coach Beldine Odemba, saying players rather than the technical bench bear responsibility for the team's failure to reach the knockout rounds.

    7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Harambee Starlets target 2028 Olympics after WAFCON elimination

    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

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Coach Odemba's future uncertain after WAFCON group stage exit

    Kenya's Harambee Starlets finished bottom of their WAFCON group without a point, exiting the tournament after losses to Morocco (4-0), Senegal (1-0), and Algeria (2-0). The FKF Technical Committee will review coach Beldine Odemba's performance.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya loses 2-0 to Algeria, exits WAFCON 2026

    Kenya's Harambee Starlets were eliminated from the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after losing 2-0 to Algeria in their final Group A match in Rabat, Morocco, finishing the tournament without a point after three successive defeats.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 2 August

  1. Starlets face Algeria seeking first WAFCON win

    Kenya's Harambee Starlets, winless after losses to Morocco (4-0) and Senegal (1-0) in the 2026 Women's African Cup of Nations in Morocco, face Algeria on Monday with head coach Beldine Odemba emphasizing improved scoring and defensive focus.

    2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 1 August

  1. Harambee Starlets' underperformance rooted in systemic neglect

    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

Friday 31 July

  1. Odemba blames poor finishing for Harambee Starlets WAFCON loss

    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

Thursday 30 July

  1. Kenya's Harambee Starlets struggle at WAFCON with two defeats

    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

  2. Harambee Starlets seek redemption against Senegal after Morocco loss

    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

  3. Starlets aim to bounce back against Senegal at WAFCON

    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

  4. Harambee Starlets face elimination after second straight WAFCON loss

    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

  5. Harambee Starlets face Senegal in Wafcon knockout-stage decider

    After a 4-0 loss to Morocco, Kenya's Harambee Starlets must defeat Senegal in their second Group A match to stay alive in the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations; both teams have dropped points in their opening matches and need a win to keep hopes of advancing to the knockouts and qualifying for the 2027 Fifa Women's World Cup alive.

    30 July 2026 · The Standard

  6. Harambee Starlets face Senegal in must-win WAFCON fixture

    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

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Harambee Starlets face Senegal in WAFCON Group A match

    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

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Starlets goalkeeper Awour confident after Morocco loss at WAFCON

    Harambee Starlets goalkeeper Lilian Awour says Kenya will correct their mistakes and fight for a win against Senegal after their 4-0 opening defeat to Morocco at the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, despite struggling in the first half.

    28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 27 July

  1. Starlets aim to recover against Senegal after Morocco loss

    Kenya's women's football team lost 4-0 to Morocco in their opening match at the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations and face Senegal on July 30 needing positive results to progress from the group stage, with coach Beldine Odemba saying the team has identified errors to correct.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya loses 4-0 to Morocco in WAFCON Group A opener

    Kenya's Harambee Starlets were defeated 4-0 by hosts Morocco in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group A opener in Rabat, their first continental finals appearance in a decade. The loss leaves Kenya bottom of the group ahead of a Thursday match against Senegal.

    27 July 2026 · The Standard

  3. Harambee Starlets lose 4-0 to Morocco in Wafcon opener

    Kenya's women's football team suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to hosts Morocco in their opening Group A match of the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations. The team's return to continental competition after a decade was undermined by administrative issues and limited preparation, exposing gaps against a professionally backed Moroccan side.

    27 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 26 July

  1. Harambee Starlets aim upset over hosts Morocco in WAFCON

    Kenya's Harambee Starlets, led by head coach Beldine Odemba, will face hosts Morocco in their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group A opener on Sunday at 11pm East Africa Time at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Odemba expressed confidence that the squad's preparation in France and at the Mohammed VI Football Academy has readied them to challenge the tournament hosts.

    26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Harambee Starlets return to Wafcon after decade-long absence

    Kenya's women's football team returns to the continental stage for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, making their second appearance since debuting in 2016. Coach Beldine Odemba says the team aims to compete for a 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification spot, not merely participate.

    26 July 2026 · The Standard

  3. Harambee Starlets confident ahead of Morocco WAFCON opener

    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

Friday 24 July

  1. Harambee Starlets arrive in Morocco for 2026 WAFCON

    Kenya's national women's football team has arrived in Morocco for the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, their second appearance at the continental tournament. Head coach Beldine Odemba said the squad is prepared to compete against Africa's best women's football nations.

    24 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 17 July

  1. Kenyan striker Nekesa joins Spanish top-flight side

    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

  2. Kenyan striker Nekesa joins Spanish club CD Tenerife

    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

Thursday 16 July

  1. Harambee Starlets keeper eyes WAFCON as career opportunity

    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

  2. Harambee Starlets prepare for WAFCON in Morocco

    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

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Harambee Starlets depart for France pre-tournament training camp

    Kenya's women's football team left Wednesday for a week-long training camp in Miramas, France, to prepare for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Head coach Beldine Odemba said the squad is in good form and the French camp will help them acclimatize to conditions similar to those in Morocco.

    15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Kenya's women's football coach backs WAFCON 2028 hosting bid

    Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has urged President William Ruto to officially support Kenya's bid to host the 2028 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, citing the growth of Kenyan women's football as evidence the country is ready.

    14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 13 July

  1. Junior Starlets qualify for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup again

    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

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