The Kenya women national team, Harambee Starlets, kicked off preparations on Sunday, February 23,2020 for the upcoming Turkish Women cup.
24 players have checked into camp as of Monday morning. Vihiga Queens midfielder, Cynthia Shilwatso, has requested to be omitted from the squad and has been replaced by Foska from Zetech Sparks.
The team will have an evening training session on Monday, February 24, 2020, at the Camp Toyoyo grounds.
Other countries who will participate in the Turkish Women tournament include Hungary, Venezuela, Hong Kong, Romania, Uzbekistan, Northern Ireland, Turkmenistan, and Chile.
The final Squad comprising of 21 players will be released a few days before the team jets out to Turkey on Monday, March 2, 2020.
A friendly match against the National U16 Boys team has been lined up on Friday, February 28, 2020.
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Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers
Stella Anolo (Zetech Sparks), Judith Osimbo (Gaspo Youth), Monica Odato (Wadadia), Phiona Ariko (Thika Queens)
Defenders
Vivian Nasaka (Vihiga Queens), Cynthia Livondo (Trans Nzoia Falcons),Dorcas Shiveka (Eldoret Falcons), Nelly Sawe (Thika Queens), Dorcas Shikobe (Oserian), Lucy Akoth (Mathare United), Diana Hashina (Acakoro), Lydia Akoth (Thika Queens)
Midfielders
Cynthia Shilwatso (Vihiga Queens), Cynthia Kaveya (Thika Queens), Sheryl Angach (Gaspo), Silvia Makhungu (Kariobangi North), Mercy Airo (Kisumu All Starlets), Janet Bundi (Eldoret Falcons), Elizabeth Katungwa (Mombasa Olympics), Jane Njeri (Falling Waters), Jentrix Shikangwa (Wiyeta Girls), Rachael Muema (Thika Queens)
Forwards
Mwanalima Adam (Thika Queens), Stella Anyango (Nakuru All Stars), Purity Alukwe (Zetech Sparks)
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