2020 OLYMPIC GAMES QUALIFIER: Kenya’s Harambee Starlets prepare for Zambia tie

The Kenya Women national team, Harambee Starlets have stepped up preparations ahead of a tricky Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games qualifier. Head coach David Ouma has said although they have some aspects to improve, the team is responding well ahead of the first leg match slated for November 8^th at the MISC Kasarani Stadium.

“We are trying to improve on the scoring department, but also make sure the defending is good enough. We need to get a good result before the return leg

Ouma said the players have shown great determination. “We need to start at the right footing in our home ground to give us a better chance to beat Zambia and proceed to the final stage against Ivory Coast or Cameroon,” he added.

The coach is happy that all the players invited have showed up. The return leg will be played on November 11^th. Kenya qualified for the next round after seeing off Ghana 1-0 in aggregate, while Zambia ejected Botswana 3-0 on goal aggergate.

The Harambee Starlets will then head to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to battle in the Cecafa Senior Women’s Challenge Cup which takes place November 14-23.

Squad

Goalkeepers: Annete Kundu, Judith Osimbo, Wilfrida Seda, Monica Odato

Defenders: Vivian Nasaka, Dorcas Shikobe, Lydia Akoth, Lucy Akoth, Ruth Ingosi, Wincate Kaari, Nelly Sawe, Dorcas Shiveka, Sylvia Lumasia

Midfielders: Jentrix Shikangwa, Cynthia Shilwatso, Sheril Angachi, Corazone Aquino, Adam Mwanalima, Elizabeth Wambui, Providence Kasiala

Forwards: Topistar Situma, Bertha Omita, Mercy Airo, Janet Bundi