The national women’s soccer team Harambee Starlets is set to face Ivory Coast in two back to back international friendly matches scheduled April 4th and April 8th in Abidjan.
Head coach Beldine Odemba has already named the 23-member travelling squad set to depart Wednesday,Aporil 2nd for the West Africa nation.
Odemba has recalled Ann Norah,Vivian Nasaka,Lucy Kwekwe and Faith Mboya.
Nasaka, who was initially called up for the Tunisia clash, missed out due to an injury sustained at her club, Hakkarigucuspor. Meanwhile, Mboya, who didn’t make the final squad in Tunisia, is in line for her first cap.
However, Harambee Starlets will be without captain, Dorcas Shikobe, who suffered an injury while playing for her Greek club, Sirines of Grevena.
“The purpose of these friendlies is to evaluate our progress, identify areas for improvement, and build on our strengths. That’s why I’ve made minimal changes to the squad from the Tunisia camp—to get a clear picture of where we stand as a team’’,Beldine remarked.
“It’s unfortunate that we’ll be missing our captain, Dorcas Shikobe, due to an injury she picked up in Greece. I wish her a speedy recovery and look forward to having her back in our future matches.”
The Team will use the friendly to prepare for the forthcoming 2026 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations qualifiers against Gambia in October.
Travelling Squad
Goalkeepers
Annedy Kundu, Lilian Awuor
Defenders
Enez Mango, Janet Mumo, Ruth Ingosi, Tabitha Amoit, Wincate Kaari, Ann Norah, Vivian Nasaka
Midfielders
Corazone Aquino, Cynthia Shilwatso, Fasila Adhiambo, Lavender Akinyi, Lydia Akoth, Sheryl Angach
Forwards
Mwanalima Adam, Violet Nanjala, Elizabeth Wambui, Rebecca Okwaro, Lucy Kwekwe, Jentrix Shikangwa, Tereza Engesha , Faith Mboya
