Former Vihiga Queens coach Alexander Alumirah, who briefly led the Starlets in 2022, is set to return as head coach.
It’s all to play for in Tunisia and Coach Odemba’s team will need to step up their game if they are to secure their spot in Africa’s premier women’s football competition once again.
Speaking during the pre-match press conference today morning at the Ulinzi Complex, the captain expressed confidence in the squad's readiness and called on the supporters to turn up in large numbers and support them.
Shilwatso was among the three recent arrivals in the camp, joining goalkeeper Enez Mango and Lilian Awour, both of whom play for the FCV Farul Constanta in the Romanian league.
Although the match falls on a workday, Odemba expressed hope that fans would still make time to attend and support the team.
Moving to Zone B, Trans Nzoia Falcons earned a 2-0 victory over Solasa Stima, while Gideons Starlets delivered a dominant 5-0 thrashing to Eldoret Falcons.
The team is currently in camp, with 21 players already reporting for duty. Five more are en route, while ten additional players will join once the FIFA window opens.
The squad announced features several familiar faces from the 2024 World Cup campaign, including goalkeepers Velma Abwire and Scovia Awuor, defenders Lorine Ilavonga and Jenevive Mithel
Gene Queens captain Faith Naliaka scored twice as they secured a 1-1 draw away against Kisii Queens.
Currently, Mboya is just four goals behind the top scorers in the league, Rebecca Okwaro of Bullets and Catherine Khaemba of Bungoma Queens despite only playing two games. Additionally, she leads the
