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Harambee Starlets

Also known as: Kenya's Harambee Starlets

Kenya's women's national football team, competing in the 2026 WAFCON and targeting 2028 Olympics qualification after early tournament exit.

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Standard

    t that pathway to be shortened, and the only way to do that is to set up proper structures and facilities right here in our country, "Wanyama stated.Wanyama pledged inclusivity at his academy, saying it will be the other way to beef up the women's national team, Harambee Starlets

    Morocco has grit to lift World Cup, Kenya has potential to qualify in 2030 - Wanyama
  3. Citizen Digital

    Junior Starlets one foot in World Cup after South Africa heroics By Steve Shitera July 05, 2026 02:38 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Harambee Starlets' Pauline Namisi celebrates Kenya's goal against South

    Junior Starlets one foot in World Cup after South Africa heroics
  4. Citizen Digital

    Junior Starlets one foot in World Cup after South Africa heroics By Steve Shitera July 05, 2026 02:38 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Harambee Starlets' Faith Boke celebrates Kenya's goal against South Afri

    Junior Starlets one foot in World Cup after South Africa heroics
  5. June 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    The Harambee Starlets ace is set to leave Simba July 2023. Photo: Courtesy.

    Simba Queens ace Shikangwa ditches Simba for Egypt
  7. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeKenya’s quest for a historic place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup received a major boost after Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba named a provisional 29-player squad for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), recalling Trinity Starlets

    Starlets targets WAFCON semi-final berth
  8. Citizen Digital

    Photo/Sportpicha Audio By Vocalize Former Harambee Starlets head coach Richard Kanyi has backed up CECAFA's decision to reject the Football Kenya Federation’s protest to nullify Junior Starlets 16-0 win over Sudan in the ongoing CECAFA Under 17 Women’s Championship in Tanzania.

    Cecafa reject FKF appeal over Junior Starlets vs Sudan thriller
  9. Citizen Digital

    Mwanalima says Starlets to build on Lesotho win ahead of WAFCON By Jackson Kilonzi June 10, 2026 06:21 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Mwanalima Dogo celebrates after scoring as Harambee Starlets hit hosts

    Mwanalima says Starlets to build on Lesotho win ahead of WAFCON
  10. Citizen Digital

    Odemba delighted as Starlets end Zambia tourney on high By Geoffrey Mwamburi June 10, 2026 11:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Harambee Starlets coach Beldine Odemba instructs her charges during their 202

    Odemba delighted as Starlets end Zambia tourney on high
  11. Citizen Digital

    Harambee Starlets put six past Lesotho to bag Four Nations bronze By Jackson Kilonzi June 09, 2026 10:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Ruthless Harambee Starlets put on a masterclass of

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

    Harambee Starlets confident of FIFA Four Nations third-place finish By Jackson Kilonzi June 09, 2026 12:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Harambee Starlets players celebrate scoring against India during th

    Harambee Starlets confident of FIFA Four Nations third-place finish

Monday 31 August

  1. Mathare United Women target top three after NSL promotion

    Mathare United Women, promoted from the National Super League, are targeting a top-three finish in the Women's Premier League. Midfielder Jerrine Adhiambo says the team is prepared to compete for the league title and improve consistency against more experienced opposition.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Kenya Police Bullets beat Simba Queens in CAF qualifier

    Kenya Police Bullets defeated Tanzanian champions Simba Queens 2-1 in the CAF Women's Champions League CECAFA qualifiers, with goals from Faith Mboya and Martha Amunyolete. Coach David Vijago is confident of winning the 2026 CECAFA Women's Challenge and qualifying for the CAF Women's Champions League for the first time.

    25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 14 August

  1. FKF U15 scouting program enters final phase for international tournaments

    The Football Kenya Federation's nationwide U15 talent identification program has reached its final phase after scouting over 1,000 players across the country over eight months. Eighty players (40 boys and 40 girls) will attend a national residential camp at Kabarak, from which final squads will be selected to represent Kenya at the CAF African Schools Football Championship 2026 and the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival.

    14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

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

  2. Asamoah Gyan says Kenya prioritizes athletics over football

    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

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. Nabwire urges patience after Starlets' WAFCON opening loss

    Former Harambee Starlets captain Doreen Nabwire has called on fans to support the national women's team despite their 4-0 defeat to Morocco in their opening Group A match at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Nabwire believes Kenya can turn things around in remaining fixtures against Senegal and Algeria.

    28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Nabwire urges patience for Harambee Starlets at WAFCON

    After Kenya's 4-0 loss to Morocco in their opening WAFCON Group A match, former captain Doreen Nabwire has called on fans to support the team, saying they can still turn things around in remaining matches against Senegal and Algeria.

    28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. 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 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

  3. 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

  4. 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 forward Nanjala targets spotlight at Morocco WAFCON

    Violet Nanjala, who recently joined Maltese club Hibernians FC, will compete for a starting berth at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco (July 26–August 16), where Kenya returns to the continental tournament after a ten-year absence.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

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