Harambee Starlets coach Godfrey ‘Solo’ Oduor says he prefers to pick positives from the failed international friendly match against Albania that was set to be played a fortnight ago.The match was called off at the last minute due to what the federation termed as ‘logistical challenges’.##NAJAVA_MECA_7190036##This is despite the fact that Oduor had called up 33 players, part of the squad had begun training and were in camp for ten days ahead of the aborted match.Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Oduor said there are many positives to pick from assembling the players and prefers to focus on that other than the fact that the match was not played.“It was not a waste of time at all. We wanted to play but we ended up with much more than we expected. First of all, I was able to see new players and it was very impressive. Majority of the players are extremely fit and all that was needed is for them to gel,” he said.Shikangwa, Aquino on target in Tanzania as Simba Queens demolish MkwawaHe particularly pointed out the current Women Premier League (WPL) top scorer Monica Etot whom he says was impressive in training and her presence in the team gives him a lot of hope for the future.“The Kisumu All Starlets striker was among the new players whom we called up to the team and what we saw was impressive. Another one was Desma Nyawade who turns out for Kisped Queens. When I look at such players, I can confidently say that we have a very bright future especially upfront,” he added.Oduor said they are not discouraged by the failure to play against Albania and are looking forward to play in other up-coming FIFA windows.Harambee Starlets were assembling for the first time in more than one year. The team had been scheduled to play Uganda in an Africa Women Nations Cup (AWCON) qualifier but the match was called off after Kenya were suspended by FIFA for government interference.##EDITORS_CHOICE##
