{"id":366764,"date":"2026-02-12T17:29:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T14:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capitalfm.co.ke\/sports\/?p=366764"},"modified":"2026-02-12T17:30:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T14:30:33","slug":"three-u20-players-earn-harambee-starlets-call-ups-as-coach-odemba-names-provisional-wafcon-squad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capitalfm.co.ke\/sports\/2026\/02\/12\/three-u20-players-earn-harambee-starlets-call-ups-as-coach-odemba-names-provisional-wafcon-squad\/","title":{"rendered":"Three U20 Players Earn Harambee Starlets Call-Ups As Coach Odemba Names Provisional WAFCON Squad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 12 \u2013 Three players from the Under-20 team Rising Starlets have earned a first senior call up to the national women\u2019s provisional team Harambee Starlets that will do duty at the upcoming Africa Women\u2019s Cup of Nations (WAFCON)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diana Ochol, Vidah Okeyo and Lornah Faith were handed their debuts while Elizabeth Ochaka, Lorine Ilavonga, Fasila Adhiambo, Valerie Nekesa and Elizabeth Mideva retain their places as Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba unveiled a 34-player provisional squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The selected players are expected to report to camp on Sunday marking the start of intensive build-up to the continental showpiece scheduled for March 17 to April 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalfm.co.ke\/sports\/files\/2023\/09\/IMG_8808-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capitalfm.co.ke\/sports\/files\/2023\/09\/IMG_8808-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Harambee Starlets keeper Annedy Kundu celebrates after the win against Cameroon. 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PHOTO\/Timothy Olobulu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A number of players who impressed during the recent local-based mini camp have earned places in the provisional list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kenya Police Bullets trio Annedy Kundu, Medina Abubakar and Lorna Nyabuto headline the selections, while Kibera Soccer Women\u2019s Vivian Shiyonzo and Mary Majeso also get recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trinity Starlets have strong representation through Juliet Adhiambo, Elizabeth Muteshi and Mercyline Mejor, with Ulinzi Starlets defender Diana Shakava and Kayole Starlets\u2019 Euphraiser Shilwatso completing the group of locally scouted inclusions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The provisional list also marks the return of seasoned internationals Jentrix Shikangwa and Lorna Nyarinda, whose experience could prove crucial as the team sharpens up for WAFCON.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalfm.co.ke\/sports\/files\/2025\/10\/1X9A7308-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capitalfm.co.ke\/sports\/files\/2025\/10\/1X9A7308-663x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-364333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capitalfm.co.ke\/sports\/files\/2025\/10\/1X9A7308-663x1024.jpg 663w, https:\/\/www.capitalfm.co.ke\/sports\/files\/2025\/10\/1X9A7308-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/www.capitalfm.co.ke\/sports\/files\/2025\/10\/1X9A7308-768x1186.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.capitalfm.co.ke\/sports\/files\/2025\/10\/1X9A7308-994x1536.jpg 994w, https:\/\/www.capitalfm.co.ke\/sports\/files\/2025\/10\/1X9A7308-1326x2048.jpg 1326w, https:\/\/www.capitalfm.co.ke\/sports\/files\/2025\/10\/1X9A7308-scaled.jpg 1657w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Head coach Beldine Odemba oversees Harambee Starlets training session. PHOTO\/FOOTBALL KENYA FEDERATION<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The coach emphasized that blending youth with experience is part of a long-term vision to ensure continuity and squad depth as Kenya seeks to remain competitive on the continental stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the tournament drawing closer, the upcoming camp will help the technical bench assess combinations, fitness levels and tactical readiness before trimming the squad to the final selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The February\u2013March FIFA international window is expected to provide opportunities for friendly matches as part of the final preparations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kenya is is Pool A alongside Senegal, Algeria and Morocco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kenya\u2019s return to WAFCON, ten years after their historic 2016 debut, carries renewed ambition. 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