Harambee Starlets head coach, David Ouma has released the final squad for the upcoming Turkish Women’s Cup scheduled to kick off on Wednesday, March 4, 2020.
Dorcas Shikobe, Mwanahalima Adam and Jentrix Shikangwa highlight the list, which also includes Chapa Dimba na Safaricom hotshot Jane Njeri.
The team leaves for Istanbul, Turkey on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, and is expected back on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.
Starlets will face off with Northern Ireland on Wednesday, Chile on Saturday and Uzbekistan on Tuesday next week. Hungary, Venezuela, Hong Kong, Romania, and Turkmenistan are also expected to make an appearance at the tournament.
The tourney will act as a buildup to the upcoming Africa Women Cup of Nations Qualifiers against Tanzania in April. The winner of the first-round tie will face off with either of DR Congo or Sao Tome and Principe in the second and final qualifying round.
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Final Squad
Goalkeepers
Judith Osimbo (Gaspo Youth), Monica Odato (Wadadia), Stella Ahono (Zetech Sparks)
Defenders
Vivian Nasaka (Vihiga Queens), Lucy Akoth (Mathare United), Nelly Sawe (Thika Queens), Foscah Nashivanda(Zetech Sparks), Dorcas Shikobe (Oserian), Dorcas Shiveka (Eldoret Falcons), Lydia Akoth (Thika Queens)
Midfielder
Silvia Makhungu (Kariobangi North), Sheryl Angach (Gaspo), Jentrix Shikangwa (Wiyeta Girls), Janet Bundi (Eldoret Falcons), Rachael Muema (Thika Queens), Mercy Airo (Kisumu All Starlets), Topistar Situma (Vihiga Queens)
Forwards
Mwanalima Adam (Thika Queens), Stella Anyango (Nakuru All-Stars), Purity Anyetu (Zetech Sparks), Jane Njeri (Falling Waters)