Harambee Starlets midfielder Corazone Aquino has pinpointed what went wrong for Kenya in their frustrating 0-0 draw against Tunisia at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Friday.The first leg of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier proved to be a challenging contest for the Starlets.Despite dominating possession for long spells, Kenya struggled to break down Tunisia’s well-organized defense.##NAJAVA_MECA_8726949##Aquino, a key figure in the Starlets’ attacking play, nearly broke the deadlock in the 40th minute.She combined well with Mwanalima ‘Dogo’ Adam inside Tunisia’s 18-yard box, but their promising move ended in disappointment as the ball rolled out of play.Reflecting on the match, Aquino acknowledged Kenya’s inability to capitalize on their chances.“I think we controlled the game, but luck was not on our side to convert our chances,” she said in her post-match interview.Michael Olunga speaks on breaking Al Duhail’s all-time top scorer recordWhile Tunisia remained largely defensive, they had their moments of danger.Their best opportunity came in the second half when Samia Aouni’s well-struck free-kick beat Kenyan goalkeeper Lillian Awuor but rattled the crossbar before going out for a goal kick.Aquino remains optimistic ahead of the return leg, emphasizing the team’s need for adjustments.“We have seen our mistakes, and we still have time to correct them before the next match,” she added.Tactical Analysis: Why Harambee Starlets struggled to breakdown disciplined TunisiaHead coach Beldine Odemba fielded a strong starting lineup, featuring key players such as Mwanalima and captain Dorcas Shikobe.However, despite several attacking opportunities, neither team managed to find the back of the net, leaving the tie wide open.##NAJAVA_MECA_8726946##The decisive second leg is scheduled for Wednesday 26 February, at the Stade Olympique de Sousse in Tunisia.The Starlets will aim to sharpen their attack and secure a crucial win to advance to the next round of the WAFCON qualifiers, keeping their continental dreams alive.
