Kenya's Harambee Starlets in action [Photo/Goal.com]
Kenya's Harambee Starlets junior squad are gearing up to take on Ghana ahead of next weekend’s 2018 Fifa Women’s Under-20 World Cup second round qualifier.
According to reports 12 players are yet to show up to the camp in Machakos. As of Saturday 18 players have shown up.
Coach Caroline Ajowi will be looking to bring the team together and prepare them as soon as possible so that the team will be fully ready to take on the West Africans.
“Ghana are one of the best sides in the continent and it is a tough draw. However, our players are motivated and I think if we can get a good result away from home, we can come up and finish the job in Nairobi,” said Ajowi. The Harambee Starlets provisional squad includes:
Goalkeepers: Lilian Awuor, Judith Osimbo, Diana Tembesi, Brenda Achieng
Defenders: Lucy Akoth, Wincate Kaari, Foscah Nashivanda, Leah Cherotich,Veronica Awino, Harriet Osilwa, Mary Khamete
Mid-fielders: Diana Wacera, Corazone Aquino, Linda Nyongesa Joan Akoth, Sylvia Kapera, Beverline Achieng, Diana Hashina, Sharon Zainabu
Attackers: Martha Amunyolete, Rachel Muema, Monicah Paul, Jentrix Shikangwa, Tumaini Waliaula, Josephine Imungu, Marion Analo, Rachel Muema, Lilian Mmboga, Stella Anyango, Quinter Atieno and Joy Kinglady