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Marion Serenge

Forward for Kenya's Harambee Starlets who scored a brace in the 11-0 victory over Seychelles in the 2028 CAF Women's Olympic Qualifier.

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … By Brian Ngugi October 12, 2026 05:08 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Marion Serenge of Harambee Starlets celebrates scoring against Seychelles during the Second leg of their 2028 CAF Women's Olympic Qualif …

    Ruthless Harambee Starlets crush Seychelles 11-0, again!
  3. August 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    … Odemba made a double substitution shortly after the half-hour mark, introducing Marion Serenge for Mercy Airo, while goalkeeper Annette Kundu replaced the injured Lilian Awuor. …

    Harambee Starlets end forgettable WAFCON 2026 campaign with 2-0 loss to Algeria
  5. July 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    … Marion Serenge later replaced Mercy Airo in the 61st minute, while Irine Madalina came on for Nyabuto in the 86th to inject fresh momentum. …

    Harambee Starlets face uphill battle at WAFCON after consecutive defeats
  7. The Standard

    … A promising attack in the 57th minute broke down at a crucial moment before Marion Serenge's effort drifted narrowly wide four minutes later. …

    Dwindling fortunes of Harambee Starlets' WAFCON
  8. The Standard

    … Odemba could also choose to start Leah Andiema, Mary Nthambi, Norah Ann and Euphrasier Shilwatso who are also equal to the task.Youngster Valerie Nekesa who recently secured a deal to Spanish side CD Tenerife, Violet Nanjala, Shirleen Opisa, Eglay Mukhwana and Marion Serenge will …

    It's now time for Harambee Starlets to show what they can do against Africa's best
  9. Citizen Digital

    … As the tournament kicks off from July 26 to August 16, Nanjala will fight for a starting berth alongside Valarie Nekesa, Marion Serenge, Shirleen Opisa, and Eglay Mukhwana. …

    Harambee Starlets forward Violet Nanjala eyes continental spotlight in Morocco
  10. Citizen Digital

    … aign against hosts Morocco on July 26 before facing Senegal and Algeria. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Defender Marion Serenge …

    Harambee Starlets ready to conquer WAFCON after Miramas camp
  11. The Standard

    … essed into the senior Harambee Starlets, where they have become regulars after helping Kenya qualify for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.Among those who have successfully made the transition are Valerie Nekesa, Elizabeth Ochaka, Lorine Ilavonga, Lorna Faith, Marion Serenge …

    Junior Starlets on brink of second World Cup
  12. June 2026
  13. 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
  14. May 2026
  15. The Standard

    … Others who have risen through the tournament include Jentrix Shikangwa, Mercy Akoth, Marion Serenge and Judith Osimbo. …

    Safaricom launches fifth Chapa Dimba season with Sweden opportunity

Yesterday

  1. Kenya's Harambee Starlets crush Seychelles 11-0 in Olympic qualifier

    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.

    17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. 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 →

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 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 →

Sunday 26 July

  1. 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 →

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 →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Harambee Starlets aim for WAFCON semi-finals after France camp

    Kenya's women's football team completed intensive training in Miramas, France and is confident of reaching the semi-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, which runs July 26–August 16 in Morocco. The Starlets will begin their Group A campaign against Morocco, followed by matches against Senegal and Algeria.

    22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 6 July

  1. Kenya's Junior Starlets one match from second consecutive World Cup

    Kenya's Junior Starlets are 90 minutes away from qualifying for the 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco after winning the first leg of the final qualification round 2-0 away against South Africa's Bantwana. Head coach Mildred Cheche credited the country's structured player development pathway, noting that several members of Kenya's debut squad at the 2024 World Cup have since progressed to the senior Harambee Starlets.

    6 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 25 June

  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 →

Monday 11 May

  1. Safaricom launches Chapa Dimba fifth season with Gothia Cup opportunity

    Safaricom's youth football tournament Chapa Dimba has opened registration for its fifth season, with a new 32-player All-Star team set to represent Kenya at the Gothia Cup in Sweden, described as the world's largest youth football tournament.

    11 May 2026 · The Standard →

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