Harambee Starlets took a significant step towards their second CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship title after cruising to a 4-0 victory over South Sudan in their third group match at the Azam Complex in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Thursday, 19 June.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More News A look into Kasarani Stadium’s newly refurbished VVIP lounge [VIDEO]Faith Mboya, Violet Nanjala, Martha Amunyolet and Elizabeth Ochaka were on the scoresheet for Kenya.The dominant win against the tournament’s punching bags pushed Kenya to the summit of the standings with nine points and a superior goal difference of +11, setting up a potentially decisive clash in their final match against hosts Tanzania.To keep their title hopes alive, Tanzania must beat Uganda by a huge margin in their upcoming fixture. That result would set the stage for a high-stakes final showdown against Beldine Odemba’s in-form Starlets.##NAJAVA_MECA_8982613##Match reportFaith Mboya needed just three minutes to ignite the tie, putting Kenya’s Harambee Starlets in front with a moment of brilliance.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More News After a poor clearance by the Bright Starlets, Mboya intercepted the ball, sliced past her marker with ease, and unleashed a powerful strike that rattled the underside of the crossbar before nestling into the net, a goal as emphatic as it was electric.##NAJAVA_MECA_8982681##Buoyed by the early lead, Kenya played with flair and freedom, outclassing South Sudan in nearly every duel and stringing together sleek passes that lit up the midfield.However, South Sudan slowly found their footing, pressing higher and applying sustained pressure.For two tense minutes, they camped inside Kenya’s box, probing for an equaliser.CAF announces host countries for CHAN opening ceremony and finalBut Tumaini Waliaula stepped up with a crucial clearance, shifting momentum back in Kenya’s favour.In the 13th minute, the Starlets nearly doubled their lead. Violet Nanjala, dancing down the flank, delivered a precise cross that found Martha Amunyolet in space.Her effort, though fierce, flashed just wide across the face of the goal mouth.How English Premier League clubs are earning millions in pre-season toursJust moments later, Kenyan goalkeeper Annedy Kundu had to be at her best, leaping high to punch away a dangerous South Sudan free kick that seemed destined for the top corner.Nanjala remained a livewire on the wing, launching a series of threatening crosses into the final third.Yet, the Starlets could not find the final touch to turn their deliveries into goals.Gor Mahia hikes ticket prices for Kenya Police coronation gameAs the match settled, the tempo dipped slightly with both teams battling for midfield supremacy.South Sudan showed promise down their left flank but lacked the sharpness to trouble Kundu between the sticks.Kenya earned two corners during this spell, cleverly switching to short deliveries in a bid to catch the opponents off guard.But the South Sudan defence read the moves well and cleared their lines.Why former Celtic coach considers Victor Wanyama one of his best signingsThe Starlets had a strong penalty appeal in the 35th minute after Nanjala, now operating on the left after switching flanks with Emily Moranga, surged into the box only to be brought down by a Bright Starlets defender.The referee, however, waved play on.##NAJAVA_MECA_8982487##The first half ended with Kenya clearly in control.Before retreating to the dressing room, the team huddled for a short prayer, a spiritual top-up, as the technical bench prepared their tactical adjustments for the second half.Kenya picked up right where they left off after the break, and it was skipper Nanjala who set the tone.Kilifi All Stars urged to emulate influential duo after receiving Mozzart Bet donationJust two minutes into the second half, Nanjala picked up the ball outside the 18-yard box, effortlessly glided past her markers and fired a low-driven shot that left South Sudan’s goalkeeper Nawaal Issack rooted to the spot.The ball kissed the net in the 47th minute, sending the Kenyan bench into celebration and doubling the lead.##NAJAVA_MECA_8982622##Coach Odemba’s charges continued to dictate play, displaying cohesion and confidence, with wave after wave of attack.But credit must go to South Sudan’s shot-stopper Nawaal, whose brave saves kept the scoreline from ballooning.The relentless pressure finally told again in the 65th minute.Where Gor Mahia, Kenya Police fall in latest World Club Power RankingsA well-worked short corner between Waliaula and Amunyolet caught the South Sudan defence napping.Amunyolet, showing great vision and confidence, squeezed a shot from a tight angle on the right, the ball sneaking into the bottom left corner for Kenya’s third and arguably the cleverest goal of the match.As both coaches rang the changes in the final stages, the rhythm dipped.Why AFC Leopards chairman aspirant withdrew from race to support AmbaniThe substitutions disrupted the flow, and neither side could string together meaningful passes or conjure clear-cut chances.Kenya rounded off the scores in the 90+5 minute with Elizabeth Ochaka hitting the fourth.
