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Odemba Names Kenya Squad for Zambia Four Nations Tournament ‎ – Africa Top Sports

📅 May 28, 2026
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👤 Kabuma Node
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📁 East Africa
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🕑 3 min read

Kenya women’s national team Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has named a 24-player provisional squad for the upcoming Four Nations Tournament set to be held in Zambia in June 2026.

‎The squad largely retains the core of players who featured during the recent FIFA Series – Women in Nairobi, with Emily Morang’a and Vivian Shiyonzo returning to the national team set-up.

‎Camp will begin on Friday, May 29, 2026, before the team departs for Zambia on June 3, 2026.

‎Tournament Fixtures

‎Harambee Starlets will open their campaign against Zimbabwe on June 6, before facing hosts Zambia on June 9, 2026.

‎‎The tournament will provide the technical bench with another opportunity to assess the squad against competitive opposition as preparations continue for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

‎Building Towards WAFCON 2026

‎The Zambia Four Nations Tournament forms part of Harambee Starlets’ preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

‎‎Kenya will be making their second appearance at the continental tournament, ten years after their debut at the 2016 edition.

‎‎The friendlies are expected to play an important role in helping the team build cohesion, improve competitiveness and continue preparations ahead of the tournament.

‎Odemba on Team Objectives

‎Odemba said the tournament will provide the team with another important test as Harambee Starlets continue working towards their targets at WAFCON 2026.

‎‎“These matches will give us another opportunity to continue building the team and exposing the players to competitive international football ahead of WAFCON.

‎ “Our objective is to arrive at the tournament ready to compete at the highest level. We want to challenge ourselves, target a place in the semi-finals and put ourselves in contention for World Cup qualification.”

Provisional Squad

Goalkeepers

Annedy Kundu, Lilian Awuor, Vivian Shiyonzo

Defenders

Elizabeth Ochaka, Ruth Ingosi, Leah Andiema, Vivian Nasaka, Norah Ann, Enez Mango, Lorine Ilavonga, Euphrasier Shilwatso

Midfielders

Lorna Nyarinda, Tereza Engesha, Martha Amunyolete, Mwanalima Adam, Fasila Adhiambo

Forwards

Elizabeth Mideva, Jentrix Shikangwa, Elizabeth Wambui, Eglay Mukhwana, Emily Morang’a, Airin Madalina, Shaline Nambengele, Shirleen Opisa.

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