Harambee Starlets midfielder Corazone Aquino has sent a message of support and confidence to fans ahead of the upcoming qualifiers.The Starlets will face Tunisia in a two-legged 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier, with the first leg taking place on Friday, 21 February 2025, at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Lang’ata, before traveling to Tunis for the return leg on Tuesday, 25 February 2025.##NAJAVA_MECA_8702846##The Starlets reported to camp on Monday, 10 February, to kickstart preparations for the tough duel awaiting them over the two legs.Aquino, one of the longest-serving members of the team, has sent a rallying call to Kenyans to fill the stadium to capacity on match day.“Fans should come out in large numbers to support and motivate us. I want to promise them that we will not let them down,” said Aquino after the Starlets’ training session on Wednesday, 12 February, at Kasarani Annex.Karanga chasing peak form ahead of Magical Kenya OpenThe Simba Queens midfielder acknowledged the difficulty of the task ahead and underscored the importance of maximizing home advantage.“The qualifiers have never been easy and will not be easy, but we just have to win, especially because we start at home and must go to Tunis with a win in the bag,” she stated.The 26-year-old also expressed confidence in the team’s preparation and discussed the competition as an indicator of their readiness.“The camp is very good. There is a lot of competition for places amongst ourselves, which is a sign that everyone is ready to make sure we achieve the goal before us,” she noted.Muchiri opens up on impact of Nyaudo’s new signingsStarlets coach Beldine Odemba boasts a team that blends experienced players and young, promising talents.Among the notable call-ups is the return of Simba Queens’ red-hot striker Jentrix Shikangwa, who had been dropped from the previous squad, Violet Nanjala, who has been in fine form for Moroccan side Municipal de Laayoune, as well as Faith Mboya, who has scored seven goals in two games after joining the FKF Women’s Premier League (WPL).Siketa, Kubu in as Wambua names Shujaa squad for Vancouver 7s
