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Fasila Adhiambo

Fasila Adhiambo — Harambee Starlets assistant captain and striker, preparing for 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

2026-06-022026-06-26

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    The youthful contingent also includes Fasila Adhiambo, Marion Serenge, Elizabeth Mideva and Elizabeth Ochaka, all earning their first senior national team call-ups.

    Starlets targets WAFCON semi-final berth
  3. The Standard

    Eglay Mukhwana bagged a brace while Violet Nanjala, Tereza Engesha, Fasila Adhiambo and Catherine Khaemba were also on target.

    Harambee Starlets face reality check as 2026 Wafcon nears
  4. Citizen Digital

    The Starlets refused to take their foot off the gas, and in the 27th minute, Fasila Adhiambo turned Terry’s pass into the back of the net for Kenya's third.

    Harambee Starlets put six past Lesotho to bag Four Nations bronze
  5. Citizen Digital

    The Starlets are expected to maintain the core of their starting eleven, with captain Mwanalima Adam pulling the strings in midfield alongside assistant captain and match one goalscorer Fasila Adhiambo, Martha Amunyolet, and Tereza Engesha.

    Harambee Starlets confident of FIFA Four Nations third-place finish
  6. The Standard

    Starlets lost to the highly ranked Copper Queens 4-1 post-match penalties after a resilient show in regulation time that saw them hold the home side to a 1-1 draw thanks to Fasila Adhiambo’s clinical equaliser.

    Starlets seek redemption against Lesotho
  7. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeHarambee Starlets midfielder Fasila Adhiambo (right) in action against Zambia’s Margaret Belemu during Fifa Four Nations tournament match at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Ndola, on June 6, 2026.

    Zambia edge out Harambee Starlets in penalty shootout
  8. Citizen Digital

    Photo/Liam Mwisha/Sportpicha Audio By Vocalize Harambee Starlets assistant captain Fasila Adhiambo has urged her teammates to be more clinical in front of goal as they prepare for the Four-Nation Tournament in Zambia, set to run from June 6 to 9.

    Adhiambo rallies Starlets attack ahead of Zambia Four-Nation showdown
  9. The Standard

    Midfielder Fasila Adhiambo noted that they were eyeing an improved performance in Zambia with focus on areas that need improvement after the Fifa Series the country hosted at Nyayo Stadium.

    Harambee Starlets gear up for Zambia showpiece
  10. Citizen Digital

    Simba Queens boast the largest contingent of Kenyan internationals playing abroad, including Jentrix Shikangwa, Corazone Aquino, Fasila Adhiambo, Ruth Ingotsi, Elizabeth Wambui and Cynthia Shilwatso.

    Kenya-Simba SC in tug-of-war over release of players for national duty
  11. Citizen Digital

    Vice-captain Fasila Adhiambo echoed the coach's sentiments, saying the team is focused on making the most of the preparations ahead of the continental tournament.

    Coach Odemba calls on fans to rally behind Starlets as WAFCON preps take shape

Yesterday

  1. Kenya's Starlets target WAFCON semi-final for World Cup qualification

    Head coach Beldine Odemba has named a provisional 29-player squad for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, set for July 26 to August 16 in Morocco. The team's goal is a semi-final finish, which would secure Kenya's debut at the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.

    25 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 12 June

  1. Harambee Starlets prepare for 2026 Wafcon group stage

    Kenya's women's football team drew 1–1 with Zambia before losing 4–1 on penalties and beat Lesotho 6–0 at the Four Nations Tournament, results that coach Beldine Odemba says highlight areas to improve before facing Morocco, Senegal, and Algeria in the continental tournament.

    12 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Kenya Harambee Starlets beat Lesotho 6-0 for tournament bronze

    Kenya's Harambee Starlets defeated Lesotho 6-0 in the third-place play-off of the FIFA Four Nations Tournament at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Zambia, securing the bronze medal after losing to hosts Zambia on penalties in their opening match.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Harambee Starlets face Lesotho in FIFA Four Nations third-place playoff

    Kenya's Harambee Starlets will play Lesotho on Tuesday in the third-place play-off of the FIFA Four Nations Tournament after losing to hosts Zambia 4-1 on post-match penalties following a 1-1 draw. Captain Mwanalima Adam expressed pride in the team's resilience and urged focus for a strong finish.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Harambee Starlets face Lesotho in Four Nations third-place playoff

    Kenya's Harambee Starlets play Lesotho in the third-place play-off of the Fifa Four Nations Tournament after losing to Zambia 4-1 on penalties in a 1-1 draw. Coach Beldine Odemba's squad is preparing for the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 7 June

  1. Zambia beats Kenya Harambee Starlets on penalties in Four Nations Tournament

    Kenya's Harambee Starlets drew 1–1 with Zambia's Copper Queens in a Fifa Four Nations Tournament match at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola, but lost 4–1 in the penalty shootout. Prisca Chilufya scored for Zambia in the fourth minute; Fasila Adhiambo equalised for Kenya in the 77th minute.

    7 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 4 June

  1. Adhiambo urges Starlets strikers to improve finishing before Zambia tournament

    Harambee Starlets assistant captain Fasila Adhiambo has called on her teammates to be more clinical in front of goal as Kenya prepares for the Four-Nation Tournament in Zambia (June 6–9), which also features Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Burkina Faso. Adhiambo said the team must improve its goal conversion rate ahead of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Harambee Starlets travel to Zambia for Four-Nations tournament

    Kenya's women's football team departs for a Four-Nations Fifa Tournament in Lusaka, Zambia, as final preparation before the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Coach Beldine Odemba says the friendly matches are key to getting ready for Wafcon and ultimately pursuing 2027 World Cup qualification.

    3 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Simba Queens delays release of Kenyan players for WAFCON

    A dispute has emerged between Kenya's Harambee Starlets and Tanzanian club Simba Queens over the release of players for national team duty ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco (July 25–August 16). Head coach Beldine Odemba has expressed frustration over delays in releasing key players, including Jentrix Shikangwa, Corazone Aquino, Fasila Adhiambo, Ruth Ingotsi, Elizabeth Wambui and Cynthia Shilwatso.

    2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Coach Odemba urges fans to support Starlets ahead of WAFCON

    Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has called on Kenyans to rally behind the national women's team as WAFCON 2026 preparations intensify, saying positive fan support will help boost players' confidence and mental strength during what is demanding preparation work both on and off the pitch.

    2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

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