Ulinzi Stars and Ulinzi Starlets’ home ground, the Ulinzi Sports Complex, has been confirmed as the venue for Harambee Starlets’ 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against Tunisia on Friday, February 21, 2025.The facility, which has been closed for months due to renovations, is one of the venues identified for use as a training ground for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), set to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.##NAJAVA_MECA_8692779##The renovations are nearing completion, and the venue will be reopened next week. Both Kenya and Tunisia are scheduled to train at the facility on Thursday, ahead of the crucial qualifier on Friday, as the Starlets aim to return to WAFCON, a tournament they last competed in during 2016.The return leg will take place in Tunis, Tunisia, on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.Head coach Beldine Odemba has outlined the team’s approach for the home fixture, emphasizing the importance of an attacking display.“Tunisia is a strong side, but we are ready for the challenge ahead. In our home match, we need to score and press forward aggressively to secure a positive result,” Odemba stated.Ryan Ogam sets new targets after collapse of multi-million deal to AlgeriaShe also highlighted the importance of integrating young players into the squad, seeing them as key to the future of Kenyan football.“The youth are the future of football. Bringing them into the senior team helps build a conveyor belt of talent. A great example is former Junior Starlets captain Elizabeth Ochaka, who has already played at the highest level, representing Kenya at the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup,” Odemba said.As of now, 26 players have reported to camp, with the remaining 10 international players set to join once the FIFA international window opens. Harambee Starlets will be looking to take full advantage of playing at home, hoping to secure a significant lead before traveling to Tunisia for the second leg.John Kamau tears into Mathare United’s management, calls for professionalismProvisional SquadGoalkeepers: Annedy Kundu (Kenya Police Bullets), Vivian Shiyonzo (Kibera Girls Soccer), Lilian Awuor (Farul Constanta, Turkey), Lavender Abongo (KISPED Queens)Defenders: Ruth Ingosi (Simba Queens), Dorcas Shikobe (Sirines of Grevena, Greece), Benedete Atieno (KISPED Queens), Elizabeth Ochaka (Kenya Police Bullets), Vivian Nasaka (Hakkarigucuspor), Wincate Kaari (Simba Queens), Alice Mideri (Vihiga Queens), Leila Apiyo (Sirines of Grevena, Greece), Tabitha Amoit (Ulinzi Starlets), Enez Mango (Farul Constanta, Turkey), Mary Nthambi (Kenya Police Bullets), Janet Mumo (Kibera Girls Soccer)Midfielders: Corazone Aquino (Simba Queens), Sheril Angach (Ulinzi Starlets), Martha Amnyolet (Vihiga Queens), Lydia Akoth (Yanga Princess), Fasila Adhiambo (Ulinzi Starlets), Lavender Ann Akinyi (Ulinzi Starlets), Yvonne Idagiza (Kibera Girls Soccer), Cynthia Shilwatso (Besiktas, Turkey), Beverline Adika (Zetech Sparks)Forwards: Mwanalima Adam (Kansas, USA), Elizabeth Mideva (Archbishop Njenga), Tereza Engesha, Rebecca Okwaro (Kenya Police Bullets), Violet Nanjala, Elizabeth Wambui (Simba Queens), Jentrix Shikangwa (Simba Queens), Janet Bundi, Faith Mboya (Kibera Girls Soccer), Catherine Khaemba (Bungoma Queens), Emily Moranga (Kenya Police Bullets)Why Kenya-eligible youngster’s 1 billion move to the EPL collapsed
