WAFCON,WAFCON Qualifier Stories

All you need to know about ticketing and where to watch Harambee Starlets vs Tunisia
Rama Mohammed  |  Feb 19, 2025

Harambee Starlets will host Tunisia this Friday at Nairobi's Ulinzi Sports Complex. Kick-off is at 3:00 PM EAT.

Starlets duo confident ahead of crucial WAFCON qualifier against Tunisia
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 19, 2025

Both players are part of a provisional squad that has been training diligently under Coach Beldine Odemba's close supervision. The team consists of bo...

Kenyan quartet to officiate Chad vs Senegal WAFCON qualifier
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 15, 2025

Four Kenyan referees - Josephine Wanjiku, Caroline Kiles, Elizabeth Njoroge, and Lucy Juma - have been appointed to officiate the 2026 WAFCON qualifie...

Rising Stars U20 draw defending champions Senegal, debutants Sierra Leone, and Zambia in 2025 AFCON U20
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 13, 2025

Harambee Stars U20 face a tough challenge in the 2025 AFCON U20, as they are drawn in a group with defending champions Senegal, debutants Sierra Leone...

CAF sets date for U20 AFCON 2025 draw in Côte d'Ivoire
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 12, 2025

CAF has confirmed the final draw date for the 2025 Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will be held in Côte d'Ivoire. The draw will take pla...

Harambee Starlets set for WAFCON qualifier against Tunisia as Ulinzi Sports Complex named host venue
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 11, 2025

Harambee Starlets will face Tunisia in the second round of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers, with the first leg set for 21st...

Odemba confident as Starlets begin camp ahead of WAFCON qualifiers
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 10, 2025

Harambee Starlets have begun their preparations for the upcoming WAFCON qualifiers against Tunisia, with 21 players already in camp. Coach Beldine Ode...

Odemba names 36-player squad as Harambee Starlets brace for Tunisia clash
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 04, 2025

Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has unveiled a 36-player provisional squad ahead of their crucial 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFC...

CAF releases AFCON 2025 fixtures
Rama Mohammed  |  Jan 31, 2025

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the official fixtures for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, set to be...

East African rivalry renewed as Uganda faces Tanzania at AFCON 2025
Rama Mohammed  |  Jan 27, 2025

Uganda and Tanzania will face off in a highly anticipated East African derby at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The two sides were drawn into Group C...

Kenya’s U17 AFCON hopes dashed by Uganda in heavy defeat
Rama Mohammed  |  Dec 21, 2024

Kenya's U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification campaign came to a devastating end after a 5-0 defeat to Uganda in the CECAFA qualifiers. The...

How football is fostering unity, peacebuilding and youth empowerment in Africa
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Dec 04, 2024

Football academies such as Right to Dream in Ghana and Diambars in Senegal combine athletic training with education and leadership programmes.

Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania begin plans to ensure security during AFCON 2027
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 03, 2024

Kenya's National Counter Terrorism Centre Director Kibiego Kigen noted that planning early will help build the necessary capacity to secure the event

Kenya drawn against Somalia in U17 AFCON CECAFA qualifiers
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 28, 2024

Kenya’s U17 national football team will face defending champions Somalia in the 2025 U17 AFCON CECAFA Qualifiers. The competition, set for 14-27 Decem...

WAFCON 2024: Hosts Morocco in the group of death
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 24, 2024

The stage is set for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024 following the group stage draw held in Rabat. Hosts Mor...

Murkomen unveils plans to modernise Kenya's stadiums despite budget shortfalls
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2024

Murkomen stated that Kenya lacks a clear framework of intergovernmental relations for sports infrastructure.

Murkomen hints at Firat’s departure following Kenya's AFCON miss
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 21, 2024

Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat’s future hangs in the balance after Kenya failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Sports Cab...

Engin Firat uncertain about future with Harambee Stars
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 20, 2024

Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat has cast doubt on his future with the national team, saying he will decide whether to continue in January 2025. His c...

Harambee Stars end AFCON 2025 campaign with goalless draw against Namibia
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 19, 2024

Kenya’s Harambee Stars wrapped up their AFCON 2025 qualifiers with a lacklustre 0-0 draw against Namibia in Polokwane, South Africa. With both teams a...

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