This archive report was first published on 1 October 2019.
Harambee Starlets departed for Ghana on October 1, 2019, to face off in the Olympics qualifier. The team, led by coach David Ouma, is set to play the first leg of the qualifier on Friday, October 4, 2019.
According to coach Ouma, the team's goal is to contain their opponents, keep a clean sheet, and secure an away goal. He expressed confidence in the team's preparations and the players' motivation, stating, 'With the preparations we have had, I am confident we will get a positive result. The players are motivated and very ready for the challenge.'
The winner of the tie on aggregate will proceed to the tournament's fourth qualifying round, where they could face Zambia or Botswana. The fourth round winner will then move on to the fifth and final qualifying round, with the winner securing a place in the 2020 Summer Olympics and the loser earning a lifeline in a playoff against the South American Football Confederation's (CONMEBOL) second-placed team.
The traveling squad includes:
- Goalkeepers: Annette Kundu (Eldoret Falcons), Judith Osimbo (Gaspo Women)
- Defenders: Dorcas Shikobe (Oserian Ladies), Vivian Nasaka (Vihiga Queens), Wincate Kaari (Gaspo Women), Lydia Akoth (Thika Queens), Quinter Atieno (Gaspo Women), Nelly Sawe (Thika Queens), Ruth Ingosi (Eldoret Falcons)
- Midfielders: Corazone Aquino (Gaspo Women), Sheryl Angach (Gaspo Women), Jentrix Shikangwa (Wiyeta Girls School), Topister Nafula (Vihiga Queens), Janet Moraa (Eldoret Falcons), Elizabeth Wambui (Gaspo Women), Cynthia Shilwatso (Vihiga Queens), Elizabeth Katungwa (Kwale Girls)
- Forwards: Mwanalima Adams (Thika Queens), Mercy Airo (Kisumu All Starlets), Bertha Omita (Kisumu All Starlets)
Courtesy-FKF
