This archive report was first published on 7 October 2021.
Kenyan women's football is gearing up for the 2022 African Women's Cup of Nations Qualifier against South Sudan, with Harambee Starlets head coach Charles Okere unveiling a 31-player provisional squad on October 7, 2021.
The team is set to face South Sudan in the qualifier, with the first leg scheduled for October 20 and the return leg on October 24, both to be played in Nairobi.
The top three teams from the tournament will secure slots in the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup, which will be co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia.
The provisional squad includes:
- Goalkeepers: Annete Kundu, Pauline Katharu, Lilian Awour, Maureen Shimuli
- Defenders: Vivian Nasaka, Juliet Adipo, Dorcas Shikobe, Lucy Akoth, Dorcas Neema, Phoebe Awiti, Enez Mango, Nelly Sawe, Ruth Ingotsi
- Midfielders: Sheril Angach, Corazone Aquino, Mercy Oginga, Lydia Akoth, Lilian Mmboga, Lorna Nyarinda, Martha Amunyolet, Maureen Ater, Merceline Wayodi
- Attackers: Terry Engesha, Rachael Mwema, Janet Bundi, Jentrix Shikangwa, Lucy Mukhwana, Neddy Akoth, Mwanahalima Adam, Violet Wanyonyi, Elizabeth Wambui
