Harambee Starlets Edge Closer to WAFCON Qualification with Commanding Win Over Gambia
The Harambee Starlets have taken a giant stride toward qualifying for the 2024 African Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after a resounding 3-1 victory over The Gambia in the first leg of their final qualifying round.Played on home soil, the match saw Kenya’s women’s national team deliver a spirited performance, with goals from Mwanahalima Adam, Fasila Adhiambo, and Shirleen Opisa securing the win. The result puts the Starlets in a strong position ahead of Tuesday’s return leg in Senegal, where they only need to avoid defeat to book their ticket to the continental showpiece.
The Gambia managed to pull one back, but the Starlets maintained control throughout, buoyed by a vocal home crowd and a well-executed game plan.
What’s at Stake? Qualification for WAFCON would mark a major milestone for the Harambee Starlets, who are aiming to return to the continental stage after missing out in recent editions. The team’s performance reflects growing investment in women’s football in Kenya, with improved structures, coaching, and grassroots development beginning to bear fruit.
Next Fixture- Return Leg: Tuesday, October 28- Venue: Senegal- Qualification Scenario: Kenya advances with a win, draw, or even a narrow loss (depending on aggregate score and away goals).
This victory not only boosts Kenya’s chances of qualifying but also reinforces the Starlets’ role as a symbol of resilience and progress in African women’s football. With just 90 minutes separating them from a place at WAFCON, the team carries the hopes of a nation eager to see its stars shine on the continental stage.
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