Nairobi, January 30 2026 — The Harambee Starlets have kicked off a high-energy, one-week mini-camp for locally based talent as they sharpen their edge ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Running from February 1 to February 6, 2026, the camp is a fast, focused audition designed to unearth players who can add bite and balance to Kenya’s WAFCON challenge, set for March 17 to April 3, 2026.
Pathway to the Provisional Squad
This mini-camp is more than drills and fitness tests — it’s a proving ground. The technical bench will watch closely as standout performers from the domestic leagues stake their claim for a spot on the WAFCON provisional roster. Players who catch the eye during the week will be in contention when the full squad assembles for the main residential camp on February 15, 2026.
Coach Odemba on the Camp’s Purpose
Head coach Beldine Odemba framed the camp as a vital chapter in a season-long scouting mission. “We’ve been tracking the local leagues, attending matches and monitoring performances all season,” Odemba said. “This mini-camp gives us a structured environment to work with the players we’ve identified, reassess them, and see how they fit into the team dynamic.”
Building Momentum for WAFCON 2026
With the tournament looming, the mini-camp sharpens focus on squad depth, competition for places, and tactical balance. It’s a chance to inject fresh energy, test combinations, and remind every hopeful that selection will be earned through intensity, intelligence, and consistency.
Players Invited to the Mini Camp
Goalkeepers
Annedy Kundu (Kenya Police Bullets), Vivian Shiyonzo (Kibera Soccer Women), Juliet Adhiambo (Trinity Starlets)
Defenders
Mary Majeso (Kibera Soccer Women), Ruth Khasoha (Vihiga Queens), Sheryl Muyera (Zetech Sparks), Diana Shakava (Ulinzi Starlets), Elizabeth Muteshi (Trinity Starlets) Mercyline Mejor(Trinity Starlets), Euphraiser Shilwatso (Kayole Starlet), Mirriam Chelagat (Bungoma Queens),
Midfielders
Medina Abubakar (Kenya Police Bullets), Lorna Nyabuto (Kenya Police Bullets), Providence Mukalo (Vihiga Queens), Centrine Ngasi (Trinity Starlets) Lucy Nato (Ulinzi Starlets)
Forwards
Anna Arusi (Kibera Soccer Women), Faith Mboya (kenya police ), Linda Kihara (Kayole Starlet), Shaline Nambengele (Ulinzi Starlets), Catherine Khaemba (Bungoma Queens), Purity Akinyi (Shabana Starlets), Airin Madalina (Vihiga Queens).
The mini-camp is a snapshot of Kenya’s domestic talent pipeline — a week where ambition meets opportunity and where a few standout performances could rewrite a player’s season. As the Starlets fine-tune their squad, the message is clear: competition is fierce, standards are high, and WAFCON selection will reward those who rise to the moment.
