Harambee Starlets advances to second round of 2024 WAFCON qualifiers

Harambee Starlets showcased their prowess as they clinched victory against Cameroon, securing their spot in the second round of the 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers. The match ended in a penalty shootout that saw the Kenyan national women’s team lead 4-3.

Annedy Kundu the goal keeper played a pivotal role by saving a crucial penalty, Kundu’s heroic efforts were matched by Sheryl Angachi, who coolly stepped up to convert the winning penalty, sealing their win to the second round.

Harambee Starlets are set to face either Gabon or Botswana in the second round of the qualifiers, scheduled to take place between November 27 and December 5, 2023.

Starting XI and substitutes
The starting XI for Harambee Starlets featured Annedy Kundu, Enez Mango, Ruth Ingosi, Corazone
Aquino, Vivian Nasaka, Sheryl Angachi, Jentrix Shikangwa, Phoebe Owiti, Mwanalima Adam, Esse Akida, and Tereza Engesha.

Substitutes included Caroline Rufa, Cynthia Shilwatso, Juliet Andibo, Elizabeth Wambui, Ketsia Ngaira, Violet Nanjala, and Wincaate Kaari.

The nation now waits in anticipation to see if the team will carry this momentum into the upcoming challenges and potentially secure a place in the 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations.