This archive report was first published on 26 November 2019.
On November 26, 2019, Kenya's national women football team, Harambee Starlets, made headlines by winning the CECAFA Women's Championship, defeating Tanzania 2-0 in the final.
The team's impressive performance was a far cry from their struggles in the Olympic qualifiers, where they were neglected by the government and faced financial constraints.
Despite the challenges, the Starlets showed remarkable resilience and determination, winning all their matches in the CECAFA tournament, including a 12-0 thrashing of Djibouti.
Player Mwanahalima Adam attributed the team's success to their motivation and desire to make up for their loss in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
However, the team's future success depends on the government's support and nurturing of their talents. As Adam noted, a token of appreciation from the government, such as an invitation to State House, would go a long way in motivating the team.
The Ministry of Sports and the government must now focus on maintaining the Starlets' form and providing them with the necessary resources to compete at the highest level.
With their impressive performance in the CECAFA tournament, the Harambee Starlets have proven that they have what it takes to be one of Kenya's sports ambassadors.
