FIFA Women’s Series: Kenya final squad unveiled ahead of India opener

Kenya women’s national team Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has named a 24-player final squad for the inaugural FIFA Series – Women, which kicks off on Saturday, at Nyayo National Stadium.

The East African nation will host the four-nation tournament, which brings together Harambee Starlets (Kenya), Australia, India and Malawi.

Kenya women’s national team Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has named a 24-player final squad for the inaugural FIFA Series – Women, which kicks off on Saturday, at Nyayo Stadium. pic.twitter.com/JVhGj981hV

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The tournament will serve as part of Harambee Starlets’ preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, set to be held in Morocco from July 25 to August 16, 2026.

Tournament schedule

The opening day will feature two matches at Nyayo National Stadium. Australia will face Malawi at 2.00 pm before Harambee Starlets take on India at 5:00 pm.

The tournament will conclude on Wednesday, April 15, with the third-place play-off scheduled for 2.00 pm, followed by the final at 5:30 pm.

FIFA rankings

Among the four teams taking part in the tournament, Australia are the highest-ranked side at 15th in the world. India are ranked 67th, Kenya 134th and Malawi 153rd.

Lorine Ilavonga has been ruled out of the final squad after sustaining an injury during a domestic league match prior to the team’s final preparation phase.

Separately, four players who had been named in the provisional squad and are based at Simba Queens were not available at the start of the FIFA international window on April 7, 2026, due to club commitments in a domestic league fixture.

Fasila Adhiambo and Ruth Ingosi have checked into camp on April 10, 2026, and will be training with the team ahead of the tournament.

The technical bench’s final selection has been guided by the need to ensure continuity in preparations, full integration within the training camp period, and overall squad cohesion ahead of the opening match at the FIFA Women’s Series.

Kenya final squad;

Goalkeepers; Lilian Awuor, Annedy Kundu.

‎Defenders; Ruth Ingosi, Norah Ann, Elizabeth Ochaka, Euphrasier Shilwatso, Vivian Nasaka, Janet Mumo, Leah Andiema, Enez Mango.

Midfielders; Mwanalima Adam, Fasila Adhiambo, Martha Amunyolete, Mercy Airo, Airin Madalina, Vidah Sharon, Terry Engesha, Lorna Nyarinda.

‎Forwards; Elizabeth Mideva, Shaline Nambengele, Eglay Mukhwana, Shirleen Opisa, Marion Serenge, Valerie Nekesa.