Odemba unveils Harambee Starlets squad for Ivory Coast friendly

Photo Credit - FKF Media.

Kenya women’s national team Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has unveiled a 23-player squad set to travel for two high profile friendlies against Ivory Coast.

Odemba has made only a few additions from the core team that triumphed over Tunisia in the first round of the 2026 WAFCON qualifiers. They include Ann Norah, Vivian Nasaka, Lucy Kwekwe, and Faith Mboya. Nasaka, who was initially called up for the Tunisia clash, missed out due to an injury sustained at her club, Hakkarigucuspor.

Meanwhile, Mboya, who didn’t make the final squad in Tunisia, now has an opportunity to prove her mettle in these crucial matches.

However, Harambee Starlets will be without their captain, Dorcas Shikobe, who suffered an injury while playing for her Greek club, Sirines of Grevena.

The team is scheduled to depart for Abidjan on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, as they continue their journey towards securing a spot in 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

Travelling Squad;

Goalkeepers; Annedy Kundu, Lilian Awuor.

Defenders; Enez Mango, Janet Mumo, Ruth Ingosi, Tabitha Amoit, Wincate Kaari, Ann Norah, Vivian Nasaka.

Midfielders; Corazone Aquino, Cynthia Shilwatso, Fasila Adhiambo, Lavender Akinyi, Lydia Akoth, Sheryl Angach.

Forwards; Mwanalima Adam, Violet Nanjala, Elizabeth Wambui, Rebecca Okwaro, Lucy Kwekwe, Jentrix Shikangwa, Tereza Engesha, Faith Mboya.