This archive report was first published on 3 October 2019.
Published on October 3, 2019, Harambee Starlets are ready to take on Ghana in the first leg of the third round of the 2020 Olympic qualifiers in Accra.
The team, which overwhelmed Malawi 5-3 on aggregate, is confident in their abilities despite Ghana's high ranking and past experience in international events.
According to Mwanahalima Adam, a forward for Thika Queens and a member of the Harambee Starlets, the team is not intimidated by Ghana's status as favourites.
Adam noted that the team's performance against Ghana in a friendly match last year at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, where they held them to a 1-1 draw, is proof that they can compete.
"We go into today's match as underdogs but we are not worried by that tag. Just as they want to win, we also want to win and we are going for nothing but a good performance," Adam said.
The team's assistant coach, Jackeline Juma, expressed optimism ahead of the match, citing the team's good morale and the players' readiness to compete.
After the match, Kenya is scheduled to jet back on October 5, with the second leg set for next Tuesday at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.
