Kenya's national women's football team preparing for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
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… This has raised serious concerns over the country’s readiness to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), the smooth running of the SportPesa Premier League, and the preparations of the Harambee Starlets ahead of the upcoming 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). …
FKF power struggles throw Kenyan football in jeopardyCitizen Digital
… Ulinzi has been boosted by the return of four key players who were away with the national team, Harambee Starlets, during the recently concluded FIFA Women’s Series at Nyayo Stadium. …
Ulinzi Starlets target top spot in crucial clash against Police BulletsKenyan referee Josephine Wanjiku has been selected by CAF to officiate at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where she and compatriot Elizabeth Njoroge are among 18 centre referees chosen for the tournament. Wanjiku described the selection as "immense pride" and recognition at Africa's women's football grandest stage.
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Kenyan referee Josephine Wanjiku has been selected by CAF to officiate at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where she and compatriot Elizabeth Njoroge are among 18 centre referees chosen for the tournament. Wanjiku described the selection as "immense pride" and recognition at Africa's women's football grandest stage.
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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 →
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 →
Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba says upcoming friendlies in Zambia against Zimbabwe (June 6) and hosts Zambia (June 9) will gauge Kenya's preparedness for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The coach believes the tournament will provide valuable competitive exposure and opportunity to assess the squad.
1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Police Bullets won the 2025-2026 FKF Women's Premier League title with 52 points, extending their championship run to three consecutive years, while Ulinzi Starlets finished second with 47 points and Gideon Starlets were relegated alongside Kisumu Allstarlets and Kisped Queens.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is intensifying investment in sports infrastructure, talent development, and international partnerships to transform sports into a sustainable economic sector and create employment for its youth population, which makes up nearly 75 per cent of the country.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Young footballers including Ben Somba, a 10-year-old goalkeeper, and Catherine Akinyi, a midfielder, are competing at the Rausha Kipaji Cup in Nakuru with aspirations to play professionally — Somba for Arsenal in the English Premier League and Akinyi for Kenya's national team Harambee Starlets. European scouts were present at the tournament at Nakuru Athletic Club seeking talented youngsters for academies abroad.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →
Mathare United Women forward Jerrine Adhiambo expressed joy at the club's promotion to Kenya's top-tier women's football league, describing it as a major milestone for both the team and her personal development. Adhiambo, who previously competed at the higher level with Madira Soccer Assassins, is also part of the Harambee Starlets U-20 setup.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya faces a significant sporting decade ahead—hosting Afcon 2027 with Uganda and Tanzania, seeing the final state-funded Safari Rally, and returning the Harambee Starlets to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations after nine years—but corporate sector backing remains largely absent from these efforts.
27 April 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan football's major commercial sponsor SportPesa has called for swift, transparent and independent resolution to the FKF governance crisis, warning that instability risks derailing progress in the sport. The crisis centres on nine FKF Executive Committee members suspending President Mohammed Hussein over financial misconduct allegations and installing deputy Macdonald Mariga as acting president, which Hussein has rejected.
27 April 2026 · The Standard →
A leadership crisis at the Football Kenya Federation has created uncertainty around Kenya's readiness to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, the conduct of the SportPesa Premier League, and preparations for the Harambee Starlets ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
26 April 2026 · The Standard →
Ulinzi Starlets head coach Collins Ochieng aims for maximum points against defending champions Kenya Police Bullets in a Kenya Women Premier League fixture on Sunday, April 26, with only two points separating the top-of-the-table rivals. Ulinzi has been boosted by the return of four key players from the national team.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →