The Junior Starlets’ head coach Beldine Odemba is appealing to schools to release players who are yet to join camp ahead of the upcoming CECAFA U18 Women’s Championship.Odemba requested the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) to adjust its calendar to allow the players an opportunity to represent the national team.##NAJAVA_MECA_7312223##“We ask KSSSA to consider adjusting the calendar slightly to accommodate the players’ participation in the national team. It is important for them to have the chance to play at this level,” she appealed.Odemba also emphasized the significance of players representing the national team.“Playing for the national team is important for the players in terms of exposure. It also helps them build their careers, whether they aspire to play football professionally or pursue other opportunities within the football industry,” added the tactician.NSL: Shabana eye bragging rights and revenge in Gusii derbyThe players are enthusiastic and eager to compete in the championship. The fact that this is a home tournament has further increased their motivation to win.Fasila Adhiambo expressed the team’s optimism, saying, “The atmosphere in the camp is fantastic. Being the host of the tournament, we are determined to win the championship,” said the Ulinzi Starlets player.The CECAFA U18 Women’s Championship is scheduled to commence on Saturday, June 24, 2023, in Nairobi.Provisional SquadGoalkeepersChristine Omolo(Butere Girls), Scovia Awuor (Kobala Secondary), Terry Okova (Mogunga Girls), Velma Auma (Wiyeta Girls), Shihafu Askonotia (Dagoretti Mixed).DefendersRobai Nelma (Lwandeti D.E.B), Vidah Okeyo (Butere Girls), Judith Okumu (Butere Girls), Dorcas Glenda (Butere Girls), Beryl Achieng (Magunga Secondary), Sharlot Atieno Obondi (KISPED), Philomena Syombua (Kamkunji Secondary), Claire meris (Kobala Secondary), Junedezina Awino (Itigo Girls), Lorine Ilavunga (Wiyeta Girls), Sharon Omwangale (Wiyeta Girls), Ruth Akinyi (Nasokol Girls).MidfieldersRebecca Kwoba (Soccer Assasins FC), Jane Hato (Madira Girls), Lorna Faith (Butere Girls), Sheila Awuor Ouma (Kobala Secondary), Eunice Atieno Odemba (Kobala Secondary), Ephy Atieno Onyango (Kobala Secondary), Susan Akoth (Our Lady of Fatima), Jerrine Adhiambo (Madira Girls), Jane Njeri (Dandora Secondary), Velma Kaveza (Itigo Girls), Sheila Kaare Wanjiru (105 Nini Farm), Conny Anyego (Hoppy’s Girls Primary), Sheila Adongo (Wiyeta Girls), Erika Njeri (Kahuhia Girls), Rebecca Odato (Dagoretti Mixed).ForwardsMollviine Achieng Owour (KISPED), Elizabeth Mideva (Bishop Njenga), Fasila Adhiambo (Ulinzi Starlets FC), Immanuela Nafula (Sang’alo Institute), Valerie L Nekesa (Madira Girls), Ivy Chepkirui (Zetech FC), Winnie Wangeci (Moi Girls Nangili), Margaret Njeri (Falling Waters), Patience Kasichana (Dagoretti Mixed), Inna Akinyi (Fussball Naks Ladies), Margaret Aluoch Onyango (Kobala Secondary), Edna Wanda (Wiyeta Girls).
