Also known as: Kenya's Harambee Starlets
Kenya's national women's football team competing in the 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers after group-stage exit from 2026 WAFCON.
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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 finishThe 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 teamsKenya's Harambee Starlets head coach Godfrey 'Solo' Oduor is confident the team can overcome Malawi in the third round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games women's football qualifiers, after Kenya advanced by defeating Seychelles 22-0 on aggregate.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Harambee Starlets head coach Godfrey 'Solo' Oduor is confident the team can overcome Malawi in the third round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games women's football qualifiers, after Kenya advanced by defeating Seychelles 22-0 on aggregate.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Harambee Starlets defeated Seychelles 11-0 at home to advance to the third round of the 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers, completing a 22-0 aggregate over two legs. Captain Mwanalima said the team is ready to face either Malawi or Zimbabwe in the next stage.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's women's football team defeated Seychelles 11-0 in the second leg of a 2028 CAF Women's Olympic Qualifier, with Jentrix Shikangwa scoring a hat-trick and Marion Serenge adding a brace. The victory secured a 22-0 aggregate victory and advancement to the next round.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Vihiga Queens head coach Boniface Nyamunyamu says he is not under pressure despite the team losing their first three games of the 2026/27 Kenya Women Premier League season. Nyamunyamu attributes the poor start to a rebuilding phase with young players and says the team needs patience as they adjust to Premier League status.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's women's football team defeated Seychelles 11-0 in the first leg of the second round of CAF qualifiers for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics at Ulinzi Sports Complex, marking their biggest win in seven years.
9 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Harambee Starlets defeated Seychelles 11-0 in the opening match of their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying campaign at Ulinzi Sports Complex under new head coach Geoffrey 'Solo' Oduor. Valarie Nekesa, Aira Madalina, Enez Mango, Mercy Airo and Elizabeth Mideva each scored twice, with Martha Amunyolet also scoring.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's women's football team hosts Seychelles in the first leg of the second round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifiers at Nyayo Stadium, seeking to recover from a winless group-stage exit at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →
Harambee Starlets routed Seychelles 11-0 in the first leg of the opening round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifiers under interim head coach Geoffrey Oduor, with Valerie Nekesa, Airin Madalina, Enez Mango, Mercy Airo, and Elizabeth Mideva each scoring twice and Martha Amunyolete adding one goal.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →
MAFA Academy from Isiolo County and MSF Starlets from Machakos County were crowned Safaricom Chapa Dimba Eastern Region champions in the boys' and girls' categories respectively, with MAFA defeating Mkinduri Lockstar 8-0 and MSF Starlets beating Royal Queens Academy 3-1 in regional finals at Moi Stadium in Embu County.
4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harambee Starlets captain Mwanalima Adam became the third Kenyan woman to feature in the UEFA Women's Champions League, starting for Danish champions HB Køge against Arsenal; Arsenal won 1-0 with a stoppage-time penalty despite Køge's spirited performance.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harambee Starlets captain Mwanalima Jereko has become the second Kenyan woman to qualify for the league phase of the UEFA Women's Champions League, representing Danish side HB Køge after they eliminated PSV Eindhoven 2-1 on aggregate in qualifying.
3 September 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 →