Harambee Starlets assistant coach Godfrey ‘Solo’ Oduor has shed light on the decision to substitute in-form forward Violet Nanjala during Kenya’s 4-0 victory over Uganda in a CECAFA Women’s Championship match in Tanzania.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More News!!Despite Nanjala getting her name on the scoresheet, Oduor opted to rest her in the 59th minute for striker Faith Mboya. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8982697##The decision raised eyebrows, given Nanjala’s impact in front of the goal, but Oduor insists it was all part of a broader plan to manage player fitness.“Violet is one of our key players, and she puts in a lot of work on the pitch. With the kind of energy and speed she uses, it’s difficult to expect her to maintain the same intensity for a full 90 minutes,” said the former Nzoia Sugar tactician after the match.“We wanted to allow her to catch her breath and recharge. It is one of the strategies we are using to keep our players sharp throughout the tournament, ” he added. Harambee Starlets coach credits player for emphatic victory over UgandaWhat a pass from Lavender Akinyi for Kenya’s 3rd goal against Uganda Scored by Violet Nanjala #FootballKE pic.twitter.com/Ih01Ztag9B— The Truthful Men (@Dollar__SM) June 17, 2025 Kenya ran riot against Uganda, opening the scores through Diana Wacera before captain Dorcas Shikobe doubled the lead.Nanjala struck the third, with Martha Amunyolet sealing the win with a fourth goal.Starlets had kicked off their campaign with a 3-0 win over Burundi, and now sit comfortably with back-to-back clean-sheet victories.‘They should be renamed Harambee Stars’- Kenyans on Harambee Starlets CECAFA performanceOduor also revealed that squad rotation is part of their blueprint in Tanzania, as they look to give all players a taste of regional football.“We have 19 players in camp, and it is only fair to give everyone a chance. Some of the girls lack experience at this level, so it is important they get the exposure,” he said.He noted that the team’s depth remains a concern, especially with fatigue creeping in after two intense fixtures.“We might see some rotation in the next match. A few players have featured heavily, and we will need to support the ones who have not had enough minutes,” he added.##NAJAVA_MECA_8982554##Starlets face South Sudan next on Thursday at the Azam Sports Complex before wrapping up with a clash against hosts Tanzania.
