Kibera Soccer Women FC head coach David Bujego says he is unaware of his imminent appointment as the new Harambee Starlets boss, but admits it would be a dream come true to lead the national women’s team.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsVijago, who also serves as the assistant coach for the Kenya U17 side, has been widely tipped to succeed Beldine Odemba, who resigned shortly after Kenya’s 5-1 loss to Morocco in a friendly match last Friday.##NAJAVA_MECA_8968313##Sources close to the situation suggest Odemba stepped down due to what she perceived as inadequate support from the Football Kenya Federation (FKF).Although no formal communication has been made, insiders indicate Bujego has already been identified as the top candidate to take over, with the final decision awaiting approval by the FKF National Executive Committee (NEC) this week.If appointed, Bujego’s first assignment will be at the CECAFA Women’s Championship, scheduled to kick off on 12 June in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.McCarthy furious after toothless Harambee Stars fire blanks against ChadStarlets are scheduled to open their CECAFA campaign on Saturday, 14 June, against Burundi.They will then face Uganda on Tuesday, 17 June, South Sudan on Thursday, 19 June, and wrap up their group-stage matches with a clash against hosts Tanzania on Saturday, 21 June.A more significant challenge awaits in three months’ time, when Kenya faces The Gambia in a crucial two-legged WAFCON qualifier.The winner on aggregate will secure a slot in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, though the host nation is yet to be announced.Harambee Starlets head coach resigns ahead of CECAFA tourneyAsked about the reports linking him to the Starlets’ job, Bujego played it safe, maintaining that he had not received any official approach from FKF.“I have seen the news on social media just like everyone else, so I really cannot say anything at the moment. But of course, it is every coach’s dream to lead the national team,” he said on Sunday after guiding Kibera Soccer Women to a 2-0 win over Police Bullets in the FKF Women’s Cup semifinals.That victory booked Kibera a spot in the final, where they will face Vihiga Queens.With Ulinzi Starlets—the winners of the last three editions—having crashed out in the quarterfinals, this year’s Cup final is guaranteed to crown a new champion.Austria-based forward eyes WAFCON role with Harambee Starlets
