Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has named Kenya’s provisional squad for the upcoming 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers against Tunisia.The squad is made up of 36 players drawn from both local and international clubs and includes 11 players who have earned their maiden call-ups to the national team.How Governor’s intervention helped Shabana beat AFC Leopards to Keith Imbali’s signatureKenya will take on Tunisia in a two-legged match with Harambee Starlets hosting the first leg scheduled for Friday 21 February 2025 while the away match is set for Tuesday 25 February 2025 in Tunis.After impressing in the league, Vivian Shiyonzo (Kibera Soccer Girls) and Lavender Abongo (KISPED Queens) have been called to beef up the goalkeeping department.##NAJAVA_MECA_8684717##In defense, U20 graduates Benedete Atieno (Vihiga Queens), Alice Mideri (Bihiga Queens) and Tabitha Amoit (Ulinzi Starlets) have earned a call-up to the team and are joined by Mary Nthambi (Kenya Police Bullets) and Janet Mumo (Kibera Soccer Girls) for their first calm up.Yvonne Idagiza (Kibera Socer Girls) who has been impressive in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) has been rewarded by her maiden call-up.Timothy Ouma tipped to follow McDonald Mariga’s path by winning Champions LeagueIn the forward line, red-hot Simba Queens striker Jentrix Shikagwa makes a return to the national team having scored eight goals in her last three matches for Simba.Shikagwa is joined by WPL top goalscorers Catherine Khaemba (Bungoma Queens), Rebecca Okwaro (Kenya Police Bullets) and Beverline Adika (Zetech Sparks).##NAJAVA_MECA_8684719##Odemba has also recalled Leila Apiyo and Martha Amunyolet who make a return to the team after a relatively long absence.Full Harambee Starlets Squad.GoalkeepersAnnedy Kundu (Kenya Police Bullets), Vivian Shiyonzo (Kibera Girls Soccer), Lilian Awuor (Farul Constanta, Turkey), Lavender Abongo (KISPED Queens)DefendersRuth Ingosi (Simba Queens), Dorcas Shikobe (Sirines of Grevena, Greece), Benedete Atieno (KISPED Queens), Elizabeth Ochaka (Kenya Police Bullets), Vivian Nasaka (Hakkarigucuspor), Wincate Kaari (Simba Queens), Alice Mideri (Vihiga Queens), Leila Apiyo (Sirines of Grevena, Greece), Tabitha Amoit (Ulinzi Starlets), Enez Mango (Farul Constanta, Turkey), Mary Nthambi (Kenya Police Bullets), Janet Mumo (Kibera Girls Soccer)MidfieldersCorazone Aquino (Simba Queens), Sheril Angach (Ulinzi Starlets), Martha Amnyolet (Vihiga Queens), Lydia Akoth (Yanga Princess), Fasila Adhiambo (Ulinzi Starlets), Lavender Ann Akinyi (Ulinzi Starlets), Yvonne Idagiza (Kibera Girls Soccer), Cynthia Shilwatso (Besiktas, Turkey), Beverline Adika (Zetech Sparks)ForwardsMwanalima Adam (Kansas, USA), Elizabeth Mideva (Archbishop Njenga), Tereza Engesha, Rebecca Okwaro (Kenya Police Bullets), Violet Nanjala, Elizabeth Wambui ( (Simba Queens), Jentrix Shikangwa (Simba Queens), Janet Bundi , Faith Mboya ( Kibera Girls Soccer), Catherine Khaemba (Bungoma Queens), Emily Moranga (Kenya Police Bullets)
