Squad for Starlets’ crucial assignment named
What you need to know:
- Also getting a call up is defender Lillian Akida who scored the lone goal that ensued Kenya defeat Uganda in the previous qualification round.
- Others are Teresha and Janet Bundi, who have been picked on the basis of their impressive form for Vihiga Queens and Eldoret Falcons in the Women Premier League.
Thika Queens forward Mwanahalima Adam and Spedag’s Essie Akida have been tasked with leading Kenya’s quest to qualify for a successive Africa Women Cup of Nations in Ghana in November.
The duo is among 26 players called up to the provisional Harambee Starlets squad for the ultimate qualifying contest versus Equatorial Guinea.
The first of this two-leg tie is set for Machakos on June 6, with the return clash slated for Malabo three days later. The winning side will join hosts Ghana and six other national teams in securing qualification to the continental showpiece.
Mwanahalima and Akida are among the seasoned players in the set up, having featured consistently for the national side for the past three years.
Also getting a call up is defender Lillian Akida who scored the lone goal that ensued Kenya defeat Uganda in the previous qualification round.
Others are Teresha and Janet Bundi, who have been picked on the basis of their impressive form for Vihiga Queens and Eldoret Falcons in the Women Premier League.
SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Poline Atieno (Makolanders), Annete Kundu (Eldoret Falcons), Maureen Shimuli (Wadadia), Lillian Awour (Vihiga Queens)
Defenders: Wendy Achieng, Dorris Anyango, Elizabeth Ambogo, (Spedag), Dorcas Sikobe, Anita Adongo (Oserian Ladies), Phelistus Kadari, Lillian Adera, Vivian Nasaka (Vihiga Queens)
Midfielders: Cheris Avilia, Caroline Anyango (Spedag), Ruth Ingosi (Eldoret Falcons), Sheryl Angachi (Gaspo Youth), Corzaon Aquino (Vihiga Queens), Faith Kwamboka (Thika Queens)
Forwards: Mwanahalima Adam, Mercy Achieng (Thika Queens), Neddy Atieno (Makolenders), Esse Akida (Spedag), Janet Bundi (Eldoret Falcons), Teresa Engesha, Cynthia Shilwatso (Vihiga Queens), Mary Kinuthia (Gaspo Youth).
