Harambee Starlets Head Coach Beldine Odemba has named a 23-player traveling squad for the friendly matches against Ivory Coast in Abidjan.
The second FIFA Women’s International Break of 2025 commences today, March 31, 2025, and runs until April 8, 2025. Kenya’s Senior Women National Team, Harambee Starlets, will play two high-profile friendly matches against Ivory Coast during this period.
Coach Odemba has made only a few additions to the core team that triumphed over Tunisia in the first round of the 2026 WAFCON qualifiers. The new players added include Ann Norah, Vivian Nasaka, Lucy Kwekwe, and Faith Mboya. Nasaka, who was initially called up for the Tunisia match, missed out due to an injury sustained at her club, Hakkarigucuspor.
Meanwhile, Mboya, who didn’t make the final squad for Tunisia, now has an opportunity to prove herself in these crucial matches.
However, the Harambee Starlets will be without their captain, Dorcas Shikobe, who suffered an injury while playing for her Greek club, Sirines of Grevena.
Speaking about the squad, Coach Odemba emphasized the importance of the upcoming matches:
“The purpose of these friendlies is to evaluate our progress, identify areas for improvement, and build on our strengths. That’s why I’ve made minimal changes to the squad from the Tunisia camp—to get a clear picture of where we stand as a team.”
Goalkeepers:
- Annedy Kundu
- Lilian Awuor
Defenders:
- Enez Mango
- Janet Mumo
- Ruth Ingosi
- Tabitha Amoit
- Wincate Kaari
- Ann Norah
- Vivian Nasaka
Midfielders:
- Corazone Aquino
- Cynthia Shilwatso
- Fasila Adhiambo
- Lavender Akinyi
- Lydia Akoth
- Sheryl Angachi
Forwards:
- Mwanalima Adam
- Violet Nanjala
- Elizabeth Wambui
- Rebecca Okwaro
- Lucy Kwekwe
- Jentrix Shikangwa
- Tereza Engesha
- Faith Mboya
