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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The Standard
Audio By VocalizeAfter a heartbreaking defeat to hosts Zambia, Harambee Starlets will today take on Lesotho in the third-place play-off match of the Fifa Four Nations Tournament at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. …
Starlets seek redemption against LesothoThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeFormer Harambee Starlets defender Terry Ouko is set to represent Kenya on football’s biggest stage after securing a senior operational role at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. …
Ex-Harambee Starlets defender Terry Ouko lands key FIFA World Cup roleThe 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. [FAZ Media] Harambee Starlets on Saturday lost 4-1 in post-match penalties …
Zambia edge out Harambee Starlets in penalty shootoutCitizen Digital
Adhiambo rallies Starlets attack ahead of Zambia Four-Nation showdown By Geoffrey Mwamburi June 04, 2026 02:50 (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 durin …
Adhiambo rallies Starlets attack ahead of Zambia Four-Nation showdownCitizen Digital
… Harambee Starlets are in a tricky Pool ‘A’ that has hosts Morocco, Algeria, and Senegal.
Referee Josephine Wanjiku reflects on 'proud' WAFCON selectionCitizen Digital
Kenya-Simba SC in tug-of-war over release of players for national duty By Geoffrey Mwamburi June 02, 2026 01:42 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Harambee Starlets players celebrate after scoring against Came …
Kenya-Simba SC in tug-of-war over release of players for national dutyCitizen Digital
Coach Odemba calls on fans to rally behind Starlets as WAFCON preps take shape By Magdaline Thuku June 02, 2026 11:46 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Harambee Starlets players during a training session in p …
Coach Odemba calls on fans to rally behind Starlets as WAFCON preps take shapeCitizen Digital
Starlets target AWCON readiness in Zambia test By John Kyanda June 01, 2026 07:35 (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 training session during the team's …
Starlets target AWCON readiness in Zambia testThe Standard
… However, despite a series of successes like Junior Starlets qualifying for the 2024 Under-17 Fifa Women’s World Cup and Harambee Starlets securing their return to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) they are still shackled and not empowered to reach their full potential. …
Police Bullets reign supreme as financial constraints choke teamsCitizen Digital
… African sprint record holder Ferdinand Omanyala trained there ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics, while the Harambee Starlets also held training sessions there earlier this year in preparation for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. …
Kenya bets on sports economy to unlock youth opportunity ahead of France–Africa SummitMathare 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →