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Women's Africa Cup of Nations

2026-04-272026-07-30

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize Harambee Starlets and HB Koge (Denmark) forward Mwanahalima Adam Jereko alias “Dogo,” is looking forward to starring in the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) slated for 25 Jul 2026 – 16 Aug 2026 in Rabat, Morocco.

    Dogo fired up for Wafcon experience after 2016 miss
  3. Citizen Digital

    Khaemba is in camp with the Harambee Starlets as the national side intensifies preparations for the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations, where Kenya hopes to make a strong impression.

    Starlets ace Khaemba confirms Bungoma Queens exit
  4. Citizen Digital

    Khaemba is in camp with the Harambee Starlets as the national side intensifies preparations for the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations, where Kenya hopes to make a strong impression.

    Starlets ace Khaemba confirms Bungoma Queens exit
  5. June 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    his tournament on a high and give Kenyan fans the result they deserve." Head coach Beldine Odemba echoed the captain's sentiments, emphasizing that the tournament serves as a crucial build-up for the upcoming continental assignments, specifically the Women's Africa Cup of Nations

    Harambee Starlets confident of FIFA Four Nations third-place finish
  7. The Standard

    still a fresh wound, the Kenyans have a chance to redeem themselves when they take to the pitch today against the Mehalalitoe, who are also wounded from their 3-1 defeat to Zimbabwe.Coach Beldine Odemba, who is preparing her charges for the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations

    Starlets seek redemption against Lesotho
  8. Citizen Digital

    ._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); "It is a great opportunity for us because the tournament will serve as preparation for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations

    Adhiambo rallies Starlets attack ahead of Zambia Four-Nation showdown
  9. April 2026
  10. The Standard

    Harambee Starlets are back at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations after a nine-year absence, so long that some of their original fans are now teenagers in high school.National sevens rugby team Shujaa keeps flying the flag on the World Sevens Series.

    Corporate Kenya not doing enough to support sports
Sport

Chawinga sisters lead Malawi upset of Nigeria at WAFCON

The News

Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga starred as rank outsider Malawi stunned defending champions Nigeria 3-2 in a Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group C match in Morocco. Temwa scored twice and Tabitha once in one of the greatest shocks since WAFCON was launched 28 years ago.

29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Chawinga sisters lead Malawi upset of Nigeria at WAFCON

    Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga starred as rank outsider Malawi stunned defending champions Nigeria 3-2 in a Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group C match in Morocco. Temwa scored twice and Tabitha once in one of the greatest shocks since WAFCON was launched 28 years ago.

    29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Chawinga sisters lead Malawi upset over Nigeria at WAFCON

    Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga scored as rank outsiders Malawi defeated defending champions Nigeria 3–2 in a Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group C match in Morocco. Malawi, ranked 153rd globally and competing for the first time, upset Nigeria, ranked 36th and winners of 10 of 13 previous tournaments.

    29 July 2026 · The Standard

  3. Banda scores four as Zambia beat Egypt 6-0 in WAFCON

    Barbra Banda scored four goals as Zambia defeated Egypt 6-0 on Tuesday in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat, the widest winning margin so far in the tournament.

    29 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Banda scores four as Zambia beats Egypt 6-0 in WAFCON

    Barbra Banda scored four goals as Zambia defeated Egypt 6-0 in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Rabat, the widest winning margin in the 16-team event. Zambia topped Group C with three points.

    28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 27 July

  1. Tanzania beats South Africa 2-1 at WAFCON in Morocco

    Diana Msewa and Hasnath Umbamba scored for Tanzania in a 2-1 Group B victory over South Africa at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Monday, with Msewa earning player-of-the-match honours for her solo goal.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. 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

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

Friday 17 July

  1. Kenyan striker Nekesa joins Spanish top-flight side

    Harambee Starlets forward Valarie Nekesa, 18, has joined Spanish Women Premier League side CD Tenerife Femenino, becoming the third Kenyan woman to sign for a club in Spain. Nekesa describes the move as a dream and an ideal platform to establish herself in European football.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenyan striker Nekesa joins Spanish club CD Tenerife

    Harambee Starlets forward Valarie Nekesa, 18, has signed for Spanish Women Premier League side CD Tenerife Femenino, becoming the third Kenyan woman to join a Spanish club. Nekesa describes the move as a dream opportunity to establish herself in European football.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Government releases Sh10 million to Harambee Starlets for WAFCON

    The government has disbursed Sh10 million to the Harambee Starlets national women's football team as they begin preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with officials pledging additional incentives if the team advances in the tournament.

    15 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 10 July

  1. Dogo eager for WAFCON debut after missing 2016 tournament

    Harambee Starlets forward Mwanahalima Adam, who missed the 2016 WAFCON while sitting her KCSE exams, is looking forward to the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco (25 July – 16 August 2026). Kenya qualified for the tournament after Dogo scored in a 1-0 win against Gambia in October 2025.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 6 July

  1. Starlets striker Khaemba departs Bungoma Queens after three years

    Forward Catherine Khaemba has confirmed her exit from Bungoma Queens after her three-year contract expired in July. She says several clubs have expressed interest in signing her and she is carefully considering her next move, prioritizing better pay and working conditions.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Striker Catherine Khaemba exits Bungoma Queens after three years

    Forward Catherine Khaemba has confirmed her departure from Bungoma Queens following the expiration of her three-year contract. She said several clubs have expressed interest in signing her and she is taking time to decide her next move, prioritizing better pay and a supportive environment.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Harambee Starlets face Lesotho in FIFA Four Nations third-place playoff

    Kenya's Harambee Starlets will play Lesotho on Tuesday in the third-place play-off of the FIFA Four Nations Tournament after losing to hosts Zambia 4-1 on post-match penalties following a 1-1 draw. Captain Mwanalima Adam expressed pride in the team's resilience and urged focus for a strong finish.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Harambee Starlets face Lesotho in Four Nations third-place playoff

    Kenya's Harambee Starlets play Lesotho in the third-place play-off of the Fifa Four Nations Tournament after losing to Zambia 4-1 on penalties in a 1-1 draw. Coach Beldine Odemba's squad is preparing for the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 4 June

  1. Adhiambo urges Starlets strikers to improve finishing before Zambia tournament

    Harambee Starlets assistant captain Fasila Adhiambo has called on her teammates to be more clinical in front of goal as Kenya prepares for the Four-Nation Tournament in Zambia (June 6–9), which also features Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Burkina Faso. Adhiambo said the team must improve its goal conversion rate ahead of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 27 April

  1. Corporate Kenya not sufficiently backing sports investments

    Kenya faces a significant sporting decade ahead—hosting Afcon 2027 with Uganda and Tanzania, seeing the final state-funded Safari Rally, and returning the Harambee Starlets to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations after nine years—but corporate sector backing remains largely absent from these efforts.

    27 April 2026 · The Standard

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