It is no longer a secret that Football Kenya Federation (FKF) intends to sack Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba, with a win over Tunisia, on Tuesday, in Tunis highly unlikely to save her job.Friday’s 0-0 draw against the North Africans at the Ulinzi Sports Complex left Kenya on the brink of elimination from the WAFCON qualifiers, as Starlets face a monumental task in Tunis. The challenge ahead can only be described as herculean, they have to avoid defeat on Tuesday to proceed to the last round of the qualifiers.Odemba faced sharp criticism, particularly for her team selection, with fans questioning her decision to bench Tanzanian Women’s Premier League top scorer Jentrrix Shikangwa until the 90th minute. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8725867##Some irate fans, reportedly, attempted to confront her after the game.As fans continue to voice their discontent, Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has begun the process of relieving Odemba of her duties. Mozzart Sport understands that, regardless of Tuesday’s outcome, the Tunis assignment will be her final game in charge before a new coach takes over.Mozzart Bet Cup: Gor, Leopards and Police sail to Round of 32 as Seal escape shock exitA source privy to the matter has revealed that the decision to replace Odemba, who also doubles as the Kenya Police Bullets FC head coach and Highway Secondary School boss, has already been made.”It’s been decided that Tuesday will be her last game as Starlets coach unless there’s a change of plan. It’s not about her as a person but the performance of the team. There’s a feeling that to move forward, the technical bench needs to be revamped with the right people leading the girls. The team is talented, and time is ripe to inject new ideas and see how they perform,” the source disclosed.Harambee Stars midfielder switches clubs in USAFormer Vihiga Queens coach Alexander Alumirah, who led the Starlets in 2022 under the FKF Caretaker Committee, is reportedly set to return as the national team head coach. There were even plans for him to travel with the team to Tunis alongside Odemba for the second leg of the qualifier.”The federation wanted Alumirah to travel to Tunis, but that plan was shelved. However, it’s only a matter of time before he’s appointed as the head coach. He’s well-versed in women’s football, and there’s confidence that he’ll do well,” the source added.Odemba, appointed as Starlets coach in September 2023 to replace Godfrey ‘Solo’ Oduor, has been in charge of eight games, securing two wins—against Cameroon in a WAFCON qualifier and a friendly against the Philippines. She also recorded draws against Botswana and Tunisia, while suffering losses to Cameroon, Botswana, Chinese Taipei, and Russia.Kakamega Homeboyz star salivating for ‘Golden Boot’ after electric start in second leg
