WAFCON 2026: Kenya Harambee Starlets camp in France – Africa Top Sports

Kenya’s national women’s team has arrived to camp in Miramas, France ahead of the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

Morocco will host the WAFCON from July 25th to August 16th in different towns. Head coach Beldine Odemba has made it clear that the training in France will help the team work on several key aspects before the competition kicks off.

“I am happy that the Federation has ensured that we travel to France for camp before heading to Morocco,” added Odemba.

The Harambee Starlets will open their Group A campaign against hosts Morocco on July 26 before facing Senegal on July 30th, and Algeria on August 3. Odemba has made it clear that the team must treat every match like final because their target is to get to the late stages of the tournament.

“Our target is to reach the semi-finals, and we will approach every match with the belief that we can achieve our objective,” said Odemba.

The WAFCON will also serves as a qualification tournament for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. The top four teams will qualify for the FIFA World Cup, and two more teams will advance to the inter-confederation play-offs.

‎Kenya and Tanzania are the two teams from the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) that will feature in the WAFCON.

‎‎‎Squad

Goalkeepers: Annedy Kundu, Lilian Awuor, Vivian Shiyonzo.

Defenders: Leah Andiema, Elizabeth Ochaka, Ruth Ingosi, Vivian Nasaka, Enez Mango, Euphrasier Shilwatso, Norah Ann, Mary Nthambi.

Midfielders: Mwanalima Adam, Martha Amunyolete, Tereza Engesha, Fasila Adhiambo, Lorna Nyarinda, Mercy Airo, Airin Madalina, Shaline Nambengele.

Forwards: Shirleen Opisa, Eglay Mukhwana, Marion Serenge, Violet Nanjala, Valerie Nekesa.