A past match involving Harambee Starlets. [PHOTO/Futaa]

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Harambee Starlets have now earned the recognition of the African continental body(CAF) after they were shortlisted among nominees for Women National team of the Year Award for 2017.

Starlets however face a tough task against the reigning COSAFA champions Banyana Banyana of South Africa and runners-up Zimbabwe who are also part of the list.

Also included in the category are  Nigeria and Ghana U20s sides.

Kenya's key exploits included a maiden qualification to the African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) in Cameroon before they fel

l short of a podium finish in their 2017 COSAFA Women Championship.

The following is the list of teams selected for the Team of the Year Award:

 Ghana U-20

 Kenya 

 Nigeria U-20 

 South Africa 

 Zimbabwe