Exactly 323 days since their last international assignment, Harambee Starlets are back in action on Wednesday 23 October as they take on Chinese Taipei. The Beldine Odemba-led side is part of a four-nation invitational Pink Ladies Cup tournament in Antalya, Turkey. The other teams are Russia and The Philippines. Matchday 🏆 Pink Ladies CupChinese Taipei 🆚 Kenya⏰ 4pm🏟 Emirhan Stadium📺 LIVE on Harambee Starlets Facebook page🔗 Harambee Starlets page link 👉 https://t.co/t5VogcvJ76 #HarambeeStarlets pic.twitter.com/2HUawSgG9d— Harambee Starlets (@StarletsKE) October 23, 2024 Starlets ranked 151st globally, begin their tournament against the 41st-ranked Taiwanese side, a herculean task given the Kenya side is missing a majority of their key players.This is the team’s first international competition of the year, their last assignment was in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers against Botswana on Tuesday 5 December 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 at home before losing 1-0 in Gaborone.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Coach Odemba will have her first-choice goalkeeper Annedy Kundu as one of the most experienced starters alongside defenders Vivian Nasaka, Ruth Ingosi and Wincate Kaari as a majority make their debut for the team. Upfront, the tactician is likely to rely on Rebecca Okwaro, the second-highest scorer in the just-concluded campaign with league Most Valuable Player (MVP) Lydia Akoth marshalling the midfield. The side has a date with Russia on Saturday, 26 October, wrapping up against the Philippines on Wednesday, 30 October.##NAJAVA_MECA_8435565##Harambee Starlets Squad:Goalkeepers:Annedy KunduJudith OsimboDefenders:Fanis KwambokaMollyne AkinyiVivian NasakaRuth IngosiLavender AkinyiWincate KaariNorah AnnKenya U20 goalkeeper sets eyes on World Cup after AFCON qualificationMidfielders:Providence KhasialaLydia AkothLorna NyarindaFasila AdhiamboRobby MaxmillaForwards:Elizabeth Mutukiza Anna ArusiElizabeth MidevaRebecca OkwaroLucy KwekwePurity AlukweAchieng Beverline
