Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has unveiled a 23-player squad set to travel for two high profile friendlies against Ivory Coast.
Coach Odemba has made only a few additions from the core team that triumphed over Tunisia in the first round of the 2026 WAFCON qualifiers, that is , Ann Norah, Vivian Nasaka, Lucy Kwekwe, and Faith Mboya. Nasaka, who was initially called up for the Tunisia clash, missed out due to an injury sustained at her club, Hakkarigucuspor. Meanwhile, Mboya, who didn’t make the final squad in Tunisia, now has an opportunity to prove her mettle in these crucial matches.
However, 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.”
She continued to say, “It’s unfortunate that we’ll be missing our captain, Dorcas Shikobe, due to an injury she picked up in Greece. I wish her a speedy recovery and look forward to having her back in our future matches.”
Travelling Squad
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 Angach
Forwards
Mwanalima Adam, Violet Nanjala, Elizabeth Wambui, Rebecca Okwaro, Lucy Kwekwe, Jentrix Shikangwa, Tereza Engesha , Faith Mboya