Big guns miss out as Harambee Starlets squad for Pink Ladies Cup is named

Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has named her squad for the Pink Ladies Cup, set to take place in Turkey from October 22 to 31, 2024. The team left for Antalya on Monday, October 21, 2024.Kenya will begin their tournament with a match against Chinese Taipei on Wednesday, October 23, followed by Russia on Saturday, October 26, and wrapping up against the Philippines on Wednesday, October 30.##NAJAVA_MECA_8424491##This is the team’s first international competition of the year, having last played in the WAFCON qualifiers against Botswana on December 5, 2023. Kenya narrowly missed out on a chance to grace the continental showpiece after losing to Botswana 2-1 on aggregate. They drew 1-1 t home before losing 1-0 in Gaborone.The squad named by coach Beldine largely features local league players, with foreign-based players like Vivian Nasaka, captain Ruth Ingosi, and Wincate Kaari included.Some regular faces such as Corazon Aquino, Jentrix Shikangwa, Mwanahalima Jereko, Elizabeth Wambui, Esse Akida, Terry Engesha among others have been left out of the squad.Travelling SquadGoalkeepers: Annedy Kundu, Judith OsimboDefenders: Fanis Kwamboka, Mollyne Akinyi, Vivian Nasaka, Ruth Ingosi, Lavender Akinyi, Wincate Kaari, Norah AnnMidfielders: Providence Khasiala, Lydia Akoth, Lorna Nyarinda, Fasila Adhiambo, Robby MaxmillaForwards: Elizabeth Mutukiza, Anna Arusi, Elizabeth Mideva, Rebecca Okwaro, Lucy Kwekwe, Purity Alukwe, Achieng BeverlineKenya U17 team eliminated from World Cup

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