WOMEN
Kenya set to host FIFA Women’s Series in Nairobi
The World Football body, FIFA has announced that Kenya will host one of the rounds of the FIFA Women’s Series at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.
Hussein Mohammed, President of Football Kenya Federation (FKF) confirmed the development on Tuesday.
The FIFA Women’s Series (International friendlies) to feature four teams will take place April 11-15. Kenya’s Harambee Starlets will face India in one of the matches, while Australia take on Malawi. The winners will face off in the last matches, while the losers also battle in a play-off.
“Hosting this tournament is a big step for Kenya’s football. It not only gives our national team valuable international exposure but also strengthens our capacity to organise and deliver competitions at the highest level. We thank the Government for their support and collaboration in making this possible,” added Mohammed.
The Cabinet Secretary for Sports in Kenya, Salim Mvurya welcomed the development and said such opportunities in positioning Kenya on the global stage.
“Being able to host a tournament of this nature reflects the progress Kenya is making in sports development. It shows that we are moving in the right direction and strengthening our place on the global map. We appreciate the Federation’s alignment with the broader vision of growing sports in the country,” he added.
Teams: Kenya, Australia, India, Malawi
All the three foreign teams India, Australia and Malawi have jetted in Nairobi ahead of the FIFA Women’s Series 2026.
Kenya will host one of the groups of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Series from April 11-15th at the Nyayo National Stadium.
The Indian team arrived first on Monday, while Australia and Malawi arrived next ahead of the International friendly matches organized under the FIFA Series.
“Finally welcome to Kenya Team Malawi. Football truly unites the world, and we are honored to host you for the 2026 FIFA Series Women. We look forward to an exciting and competitive tournament, and we hope you enjoy your stay in Kenya,” said Hussein Mohammed, President of Football Kenya Federation (FKF).
Kenya’s Harambee Starlets will face India in one of the matches on April 11th, the same day highly ranked Australia take on Malawi. The winners will face off in the final, while the losers also battle in a play-off all on April 15th.
Last month Rwanda successfully hosted two groups of the FIFA men’s Series. The International friendly matches also featured teams from the CECAFA Zone; Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania.
Uganda International Shadia Nankya has joined French Women’s Premiere Ligue side Le Harve AC.
The Club also known as Le Havre Athletic Club announced the development on Tuesday.
The talented defender joins the French side on a one and a half year contract joins from Dallas Trinity FC in USA.
“I am very happy to start a new chapter in my professional Football career,” said Nankya.
The Ugandan defender becomes the first Ugandan to play in the French Women’s Premiere Ligue.
The 25 year old defender last year signed for the Washington Spirit on a two-year contract in the USA, but was later loaned to Dallas Trinity.
Nankya who also first featured for Uganda Women’s League side, Lady Cardinals started her professional career with Egypt Women’s Premier League side FC Masar.
Kenya’s Harambee Starlets have arrived in Ivory Coast ahead of two International friendly matches against Benin and the hosts.
Under head coach Beldine Odemba, the Harambee Starlets will face Benin on Monday, and conclude with a match against Ivory Coast on March 4th at the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara d’Ebimpé.
The two matches are will be used as build-ups ahead of the 2026 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) expected to take place in Morocco March 17th to April 3rd.
“We are glad that the team will play two build-up matches in Ivory Coast and later have time to camp in France,” said coach Odemba.
Ivory Coast are currently ranked 72nd in the FIFA Women’s World Rankings, while Benin sit at 139. Kenya is currently placed 133rd.
Kenya and Tanzania are the two teams that qualified for the 2026 WAFCON. The Harambee Starlets are pooled in Group A alongside Morocco, Senegal and Algeria.
Final squad
Goalkeepers: Lilian Awuor, Annedy Kundu, Juliet Adhiambo
Defenders: Ruth Ingosi, Dorcas Shikobe, Enez Mango, Vivian Nasaka, Elizabeth Ochaka, Diana Ochol, Lorine Ilavonga, Elizabeth Muteshi
Midfielders: Lydia Akoth, Vidah Akeyo, Lorna Nyarinda, Fasila Adhiambo, Martha Amunyolet, Mwanalima Adam, Shaline Nambengele
Forwards: Violet Nanjala, Elizabeth Wambui, Jentrix Shikangwa, Shalyne Opisa, Airin Madalina, Valerie Nekesa, Eglay Mukhwana
Tanzania’s women’s national team have stepped up preparations ahead of the Pink Ladies Cup 2026.
The Twiga Stars will participate in the 4-Nations tournament that runs February 28th to March 6th in the United Arab Emirates.
Coach Bakari Shime’s team will use the tournament to prepare ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). : We have already started preparations and we hope the Pink Ladies Cup will also help us to tune well ahead of the WAFCON,” added Shime.
The other teams that feature in the Pink Ladies Cup include; Ghana, Russia and Hong Kong.
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