This archive report was first published on 8 October 2019.
On October 8, 2019, Harambee Starlets defeated Ghana's Black Queens 1-0 in the return leg of the Olympics qualifiers at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani.
Starlets' Jentrix Shikangwa scored the winning goal from the penalty spot in extra time, sending the team to the fourth round of the qualifiers.
Kenya now awaits the winner between Botswana and Zambia in the fourth round of the qualifiers.
Starlets' coach David Ouma made one change to the squad, introducing Kisumu Starlets forward Mercy Airo for Cynthia Shilwatso.
Kenya's Harambee Starlets forward Jentrix Shikangwa (left) and Cynthia Shilwatso wheel away in celebration after Shikangwa scored the opening goal during the second leg of their Olympic Qualifiers third round tie against Ghana's Black Queens at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on October 8, 2019. PHOTO | CHRIS OMOLLO |
Starlets' coach David Ouma expressed his excitement about the win and praised Shikangwa for scoring the all-important goal.
"It's a good feeling that I got to score the winning goal. With Ghana behind us, I feel we can match up to any team and go all the way to the Olympics," said Shikangwa, who plays for Vihiga Queens in the Women Premier League.
