The Kenya Women’s National Team, Harambee Starlets, lost to Zambia in the second leg of their Olympics Qualifier played at the Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka, on Monday, November 11, 2019.
The 1-0 loss led to the team being locked out of the chance to participate in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.The Kenyan ladies were held to a 2-2 draw by the Copper Queens in the first leg played on Friday, November 8, 2019 at the MISC Kasarani Stadium.
The team now shifts its focus to the 2019 CECAFA Women Championship to be held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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We have dropped out of the race for a place in the 2020 Olympics. Focus now shifts to the upcoming CECAFA Women Championships to be played in Tanzania this month https://t.co/QTETIaDCL0 pic.twitter.com/CyfYFGRZR3
— Harambee Starlets (@StarletsKE) November 11, 2019
Harambee Starlets Starting XI
1. Annette Kundu (GK), 3. Vivian Nasaka, 15. Wincate Kaari, 5. Dorcas Shikobe (C), 20. Ruth Ingosi, 17. Vivian Corazone, 14. Elizabeth Wambui, 4. Cynthia Shilwatso, 6. Sheril Andiba, 2. Mwanalima Adam, 10. Gentrix Shikangwa
Substitutes
18. Judith Osimbo (GK), 19. Monica Odato, 11. Nelly Sawe, 19. Lumasia Siliya, 13. Lucy Akoth, 12. Lydia Akoth, 9. Topistar Situma, 7. Janet Bundi, 8. Mercy Airo
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