Also known as: Violet Nanjala Wanyonyi
Violet Nanjala — forward for Kenya's Harambee Starlets, competing at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after joining Maltese club Hibernians FC.
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The Standard
… Among the notable inclusions are regulars Annedy “Annette” Kundu, Ruth Ingosi, Mwanalima Adam, Tereza Engesha, Violet Nanjala and Valerie Nekesa, who are expected to provide leadership and stability during the tournament.The return of Trinity Starlets goalkeeper Lilian Adhiambo a …
Starlets targets WAFCON semi-final berthCitizen Digital
… With both teams ending the group stage on seven points, Nanjala's late equaliser proved decisive, handing Kenya top spot on goal difference. …
Cheche calls for sharper finishing after Starlets top Group AThe Standard
… Eglay Mukhwana bagged a brace while Violet Nanjala, Tereza Engesha, Fasila Adhiambo and Catherine Khaemba were also on target. …
Harambee Starlets face reality check as 2026 Wafcon nearsCitizen Digital
… Violet Nanjala opened the scoresheet, finishing off a brilliant assist from Eglay Mukhwana. …
Harambee Starlets put six past Lesotho to bag Four Nations bronzeKenya'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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
Kenya's Junior Starlets coach Mildred Cheche called for sharper finishing after the team topped Group A of the CECAFA U17 Women's Championship in Tanzania with a 1-1 draw against hosts Tanzania, advancing on goal difference.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's women's football team drew 1–1 with Zambia before losing 4–1 on penalties and beat Lesotho 6–0 at the Four Nations Tournament, results that coach Beldine Odemba says highlight areas to improve before facing Morocco, Senegal, and Algeria in the continental tournament.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Harambee Starlets defeated Lesotho 6-0 in the third-place play-off of the FIFA Four Nations Tournament at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Zambia, securing the bronze medal after losing to hosts Zambia on penalties in their opening match.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →