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Harambee Starlets tactician Odemba scoops SJAK Coach of the Month after WAFCON qualification
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 06, 2025

Odemba guided the Harambee Starlets to a historic second qualification for the 2026 Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.

12 nations qualify for 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 29, 2025

Beyond the race for continental glory, the 2026 WAFCON carries added significance as it doubles as a qualifier for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in...

Gambia eyes comeback win over Starlets in WAFCON qualifier
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 28, 2025

The Starlets departed Nairobi for Senegal on Saturday, which will host the return fixture on neutral ground, as The Gambia does not have stadiums that...

Starlets one game away from historic WAFCON return after nine-year absence
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 25, 2025

A win or draw in Senegal will send the Starlets back to the continental stage after nine-year absence.

Harambee Starlets beat Gambia 3–1 in WAFCON Qualifiers first leg at Nyayo Stadium
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 24, 2025

The Starlets had to come from behind after a shaky start that saw Fatoumata Kanteh capitalise on a defensive error by Lorine Ilavonga to give Gambia a...

Harambee Starlets poised for historic WAFCON return, urge fan support at Nyayo
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 23, 2025

Having last featured at WAFCON in 2016 under then-coach David Ouma, the Starlets are determined to write a new chapter in their history.

Harambee Starlets set to face Gambia in final WAFCON qualifier
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 22, 2025

To rally local support, FKF has announced that tickets are already on sale, with regular stands going for Sh100 and VIP tickets priced at Sh500.

Harambee Starlets name 38-player provisional squad for WAFCON qualifier against Gambia
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 02, 2025

Odemba’s selection blends youth and experience, with several fresh faces earning maiden call-ups as the tactician seeks to fortify key areas of the sq...

Kenya drops two places to 111th as Spain rises in latest FIFA rankings
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 18, 2025

Across Africa, Morocco leads the continent at 11th in the world, moving up one position from the last rankings.

Harambee Starlets fall to Tanzania in CECAFA final
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 21, 2025

Harambee Starlets fell 1-0 to Tanzania in the 2025 CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship final on Saturday, with an own goal by Enez Mango handing the ho...

Harambee Starlets face Tanzania in CECAFA final showdown
Rama Mohammed  |  Jun 21, 2025

Harambee Starlets will take on hosts Tanzania in the final of the 2025 CECAFA Senior Women’s Challenge Cup on Saturday. Both teams are unbeaten and ha...

Harambee Starlets sweep aside South Sudan to stay perfect at CECAFA
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 19, 2025

Harambee Starlets cruised to a 4-0 victory over South Sudan on Wednesday evening, maintaining their perfect record at the CECAFA Women’s Championship...

Harambee Starlets eye another big win against struggling South Sudan
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 19, 2025

Harambee Starlets will be out to extend their winning run at the CECAFA Women’s Championship when they take on South Sudan this afternoon in Dar es Sa...

Harambee starlets can conquer the world with the right support - Assistant Coach Oduor
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 18, 2025

Harambee Starlets assistant coach Godfrey Oduor believes Kenya has what it takes to reach the global stage in women’s football if given the right supp...

CECAFA showdown: Harambee Starlets eyeing glory as they gear to face Uganda's Crested Cranes
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 17, 2025

Before the Starlets take to the field, Group B action will begin with hosts Tanzania facing off against Burundi in a 4:00 PM kick-off.

Harambee Starlets sink Burundi to open CECAFA title hunt in style
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 15, 2025

Harambee Starlets kicked off their 2025 CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship campaign with a clinical 3-0 win over Burundi in Dar es Salaam, setting the...

Harambee Starlets stagnate in FIFA rankings
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 12, 2025

Kenya’s Harambee Starlets have remained unmoved in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings released on 12 June 2025, staying at position 142. Despite a...

Coach Beldine Odemba names 23-player Harambee Starlets squad for 2025 CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 10, 2025

The regional tournament will serve as a crucial warm-up ahead of Kenya’s final round qualifier for the 2026 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON) aga...

Harambee Starlets set for CECAFA opener against Burundi
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 05, 2025

Harambee Starlets will begin their CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship campaign on June 14 against Burundi in Tanzania. The tournament will also serve...

Harambee Starlets set to compete in 2025 CECAFA Women’s Championship in Tanzania
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 04, 2025

Kenya will compete in the 2025 CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship in Tanzania, with the Harambee Starlets among five teams confirmed for the regional...

Harambee Starlets name squad to face Morocco in friendly
Erick Kariuki  |  May 30, 2025

Morocco, currently ranked 60th in the FIFA Women’s World Rankings, will provide a worthy test for the Kenyan side as they continue fine-tuning ahead o...

Harambee Starlets and Junior Starlets laud FKF for organising high-profile friendly matches
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 10, 2025

The national women’s senior and U17 football teams have praised the Football Kenya Federation for organising recent high-profile friendly matches agai...

Harambee Stars drop three places in latest FIFA rankings as Starlets make major leap
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 03, 2025

Harambee Stars have dropped three places in the latest FIFA Rankings, now sitting 111th globally. Meanwhile, Harambee Starlets made a historic leap, c...

Against All Odds: How Harambee Starlets triumphed in Tunisia
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 28, 2025

Harambee Starlets won that match 1-0 to progress to the next phase of the qualifiers and, as a result, made history by becoming the first Kenyan team...

Harambee Starlets’ groundbreaking victory in Tunisia revives memories of past heroics
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 27, 2025

Harambee Starlets made history on Wednesday, securing Kenya’s first-ever competitive away victory against North African opposition with a hard-fough...

Heroic Starlets edge Tunisia to keep WAFCON dream alive
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 26, 2025

Harambee Starlets are one step closer to WAFCON after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Tunisia in Sousse. Tereza Engesha’s early goal and Lilian Awuor’s...

Harambee Starlets face must-win clash against Tunisia in WAFCON qualifier
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 26, 2025

Harambee Starlets are set for a do-or-die clash against Tunisia in the WAFCON 2026 qualifiers. After a goalless first leg in Nairobi, the Kenyan side...

Starlets name travelling squad, set to depart for Tunisia for return leg
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 24, 2025

Harambee Starlets have named their 23-player travelling squad and will depart tonight, Monday, 24th February, for Tunisia ahead of their decisive seco...

Odemba confident Harambee Starlets will find their finishing touch in Tunisia
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 22, 2025

Harambee Starlets were held to a goalless draw by Tunisia in their WAFCON 2026 qualifier, leaving them with everything to play for in the return leg....

Wasteful Harambee Starlets held to goalless draw by Tunisia in WAFCON qualifier
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 21, 2025

Harambee Starlets were left frustrated after a wasteful display saw them settle for a goalless draw against Tunisia in their WAFCON 2026 qualifier at...

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