- Kenya to play Morocco in a friendly on 4th of June.
- Vivian Shiyonzo, Leah Andiema, Tumaini Waliaula and Faith Mboya among fresh blood in the team.
- Goalkeeper Awuor to miss the trip.
- Odemba voice on the squad preparations.
Kenya national women’s football team head coach Beldine Odemba has announced a 23-player squad that is set to leave for a high-octane buildup fixture against Morocco
The starlets coach has made few changes in the squad that secured victory over Tunisia in the inaugural round of AWCON qualifiers, this time new and young faces having a chance to represent the nation.
The squad involves debutants and returnees who have been in the fold as Odemba continues to sharpen her blades ahead of the last round of the 2026 AWFCON test against Gabon,
Kibera Soccer Women’s shot stopper Vivian Shiyonzo who finished as the runners-up in the FKF Women Premier League gets her maiden callup alongside Kenya Police Bullets promising leftback Leah Andiema and striker Tumaini Waliaula as midfielder Diana Wacera, Phoebe Aketch and Martha Amunyolet return after a long absence.
Starlets captain Dorcas Shikobe makes a swift comeback from injury that saw her miss the April camp in Abidjan adding leadership and experience to the squad.
Kenya will miss the services of first-choice goalkeeper Lilian Awuor who turns out for Farul Constanta in Romania as she will be fixing a work permit application as stepping out of the country would derail the process.
Harambee Starlets who are eyeing to return to the continental showpiece in 2026 after 9 year absence and Odemba believes the friendly match against Morocco will aid her gauge the team’s preparation ahead of the final test against Gabon.
Goalkeepers
Annedy Kundu, Vivian Shiyonzo
Defenders
Leah Andiema, Phoebe Aketch, Dorcas Shikobe, Tabitha Amoit, Janet Mumo, Ruth Ingosi, Enez Mango, Vivian Nasaka.
Midfielders
Diana Wacera, Martha Amunyolet, Sheryl Angachi, Lavender Akinyi, Corazone Aquino, Fasila Adhiambo.
Forwards
Mwanahalima Adam, Violet Nanjala, Jentrix Shikangwa, Elizabeth Wambui, Faith Mboya, Tumaini Waliaula, Emily Morang’a.
