On the women’s side, Ulinzi Starlets will lose four key players, including Harambee Starlets standout Lavender Akinyi, who has been instrumental in Kenya’s AFCON qualification campaign.
That realization sparked the birth of the Makutano Super Cup, a tournament named after his hometown to represent community pride rather than an individual legacy.
Sports journalist PoojaMedia highlighted the situation on X, noting that some bonuses have been delayed for nearly two years.
It’s been a memorable week for the rising star, who trained with Celta’s first team under coach Claudio Giráldez last Friday before jetting back home for his maiden Harambee Stars call-up.
The ruling means Bimenyimana will miss Burundi’s next three World Cup qualifying fixtures as the region gears up for a crucial phase of the campaign.
The qualifiers will also host CAF’s Capacity Building Programmes, including the Young Reporters, Young Referees, Young Medical Officers initiatives, CAF D License coaching course
Under the guidance of coach Beldine Odemba, the Starlets confirmed qualification on Tuesday evening with a hard-fought 1–0 victory away in Senegal, thanks to Mwanahalima “Dogo” Adam’s decisive strike.
A draw of any kind or a win in the return leg next Tuesday, October 28, in Thiès, Senegal, will see Kenya seal their return to continental football after nine years
To reach this stage, the Starlets stunned Tunisia with a hard-fought 1–0 away victory in Sousse on February 26, 2025, courtesy of an early goal from Tereza Engesha.
The Elephants now join other African nations who have already sealed their tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including Algeria, Senegal, Cape Verde, South Africa, Tunisia, Morocco, Ghana, and Egypt.
