Esse Akida is the latest Harambee Starlets squad member to seal a move abroad after signing for Turkish giants, Besiktas. I have also been following up on the newly called-up players, whom we went with to Turkey before the pandemic struck, to ensure that they remain fit for the resumption of football activities,” he added. Harambee Starlets to face South Sudan in their 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations qualifier. His biggest achievement in the past four years, he says, was qualifying to the 2016 Africa Women Cup of Nations in Cameroon, for the first time ever. Omita joins a growing list of Harambee Starlets players, who have recently joined professional ranks abroad. The national women’s team have not […] “The door into and out of the national team is always open. The Vihiga Queens midfield maestro, Shilwatso caught the eye of Spanish top tier side Edf Logrono, in a deal that saw the her agree a three-year contract. Zambia’s Shepolopolo arrive in Nairobi ahead of Harambee Starlets Olympics Qualifier, FKF IMOC appraises refurbished Nyayo Stadium ahead of scheduled CAF inspection visit, 2022 AWCON Qualifiers rescheduled ~ Find out when the Harambee Starlets will be in action, It’s doable ~ Coach Charles Okere’s reaction towards Harambee Starlets AWCON qualifiers. “I have been in close contact with their coaches to ensure that their training programs are sufficient. “I’m happy with what is happening with the Harambee Starlets players. On Monday, Harambee Starlets forward Esse Akida joined Turkish giants Besiktas on a two-year deal. Kenya Women's National Football Team and Women Leagues Take a quick survey and help us improve our website. The regional competition opened doors for the players to go international, with Gaspo youth midfielder Corazon Aquino joining Portuguese top tier side Athletico Ouriense. The team, which has been in camp for slightly over a week now, is expected in Ghana at 1.30 pm EAT on Tuesday. Harambee Starlets won our hearts by winning the 2019 CECAFA Women's Competition plus their efforts when playing in The Women's African Cup of Nations makes us proud as a country. February 15, 2021 African U20 Cup of Nations: Ghana hold first training at Stade de Nouadibou Academy park in Mauritania “We are proposing that the league be divided into two zones based on the locality of individual clubs. The Harambee Starlets of Kenya are expected in Ghana later today ahead of the Olympic Games qualifier against the Black Queens. Cynthia Shilwatso and Mwanahalima Adam are also reportedly on the radar of top Spanish and Swedish sides, with the global Covid-19 pandemic only the stumbling block. While Mwanalima was scoring goals, the midfield supply engine Cynthia Shiwatso did not go unnoticed. Harambee Starlets coach David Ouma is impressed with the progress the team has made in the past few years. [File, Standard] There has been a shortage of strikers in the Kenyan Premier League (KPL) and Kenyan football at large in the recent past paving way for an influx of foreign players to the domestic league. Akida is not the only Kenyan female footballer who has withered the storm to go international. The wins saw a couple of Starlets players win professional contracts with European sides. Ghana host Kenya in the first leg of the third round qualifier to the Olympic Games on Friday at the Accra Sports Stadium. Your email address will not be published. Among the ladies that have moved abroad include midfielder Vivian Corazon Odhiambo, who joined Atlético Madrid Women’s Team. They include Esse Akida, who joined Turkish giants Besiktas, Corazon Aquino, who signed for Portuguese top-tier side Atletico Ouriense on a one-year deal and Cynthia Shilwatso who caught the eye of Spanish top tier side Edf Logrono. The Spanish team offered Vivian a two-year deal after influential performances for Harambee Starlets during the Tokyo 2020 qualifiers. PHOTO [COURTESY]. Match Day: Black Queens vs Harambee Starlets of Kenya, Ghana’s quest to make Olympics football continues today. The team’s good performance saw some players get professional deals abroad. Harambee Starlets pooled in Group A of 2022 AWCON Qualifiers. Harambee Starlets players celebrate their qualification to the 2016 Africa Women Cup of Nations after their match against Algeria at the MISC Kasarani “In 2017, we continued to build this team, and it was encouraging when we posted stellar performances in the 2020 Olympics Qualifiers where we eliminated Ghana, which is a World Cup nation. Though KPL has produced some clinical homegrown strikers in the past few years […] Latest Standard Media Headline News Today. After playing second fiddle to their brothers in Harambee Stars when it comes to players joining paid ranks abroad, Harambee Starlets appear to be slowly but surely finding their foot in this sector. So dire was the financial situation facing the league, that the Football Kenya Federation vice president Doris Petra proposed the league to be divided into two, a move she believed would help teams to honour away matches as well as reduce travel expenses. Harambee Starlets will be the only African womens team to participate in the competition scheduled for March 2 to 11 in Turkey. “The more players we have abroad the better for our football because one day we will need them,” Otieno said. Starlets were scheduled to face Tanzania in the first round of the 2020 Africa Women Cup of Nations Qualifiers in April. Ayimba: The simple boy who took Kenyan rugby to the skies, Benjamin Ayimba was set to start rugby academy in Nyanza, Kenya, Kenyans pay tribute to Benjamin Ayimba, man who made rugby history. Harambee Starlets players celebrate in a past match. Not many are aware of Harambee Starlets players abroad but we have many out there. Harambee Starlets players shine abroad despite struggles at home. Kundu is one of the four Harambee Starlets players who landed professional deals abroad earlier this year. 9 months Harambee Starlets players shine abroad despite struggles at home Standard -Sports... more. Every coach wants to see their products excel and I am not any different,” he said. The draw for the Africa Women's Cup of Nations, Morocco 2022 Qualifiers took place on Monday, 10 May 2021. Playing abroad is secondary to the player’s current form when it comes to selection,” he said. By using our site, you agree to use our cookies. Harambee Starlets receive the Covid-19 jabs | SCORELINE. Harambee Starlets coach David Ouma is impressed with the progress the team has made in the past few years. The revered coach has in the meantime been following up on Harambee Starlets players, who have been training individually in isolation. In that year, the team was recognized by FIFA for having been the national team that played the most number of international matches. •Ouma has, in the meantime, been following up on Harambee Starlets players, who have been training individually in isolation. These were the words of fallen basketball legend Kobe Bryant. 11:23 Foot Africa - FKF Has Appointed Charles Okere As New Head Coach Of Harambee Starlets; 11:09 African players abroad - UEFA LEAGUE : Mahrez would rather face PSG in Champions League semis; 11:09 African players abroad - Russian Premier League : Chidera Ejuke Voted Man Of The Match As CSKA Moscow Beat FC Rotor Volgograd; 11:07 Nigerian Players abroad - Odion … I cannot wait to get started," she said. Harambee Starlets’ coach David Ouma remains a busy man despite the uncertainty surroundings the football calendar, owing to the global Covid-19 pandemic. To personalise content, tailor ads and provide best user experience, we use cookies. Also Read: How coach David Ouma is planning on Harambee Starlets return “Take for instance, when Lawrence Juma (Gor Mahia midfielder) was in top form, we picked him into the starting team ahead of other foreign players. READ ALSO: Mourinho jokes Man United should be handed 2018 Premier League title after City's UCL ban. Required fields are marked *, Subscribe to get our latest news straight into your inbox, Our website uses cookies to improve your experience. “I’m happy with what is happening with the Harambee Starlets players. Harambee Starlets will be the only African womens team to participate in the competition scheduled for March 2 to 11 in Turkey. Also Read: Harambee Starlets AWCON Qualifiers canceled, Stars rescheduled, Your email address will not be published. The team's good performance saw some players get professional deals abroad. Former Harambee Starlets coach joins Sofapaka, Mwanahalima to lead Harambee Starlets attack ahead of Zambia friendly, Record holder Brigid Kosgei places Tokyo gold in sharp focus, Kinja to lead cyclists at the Watamu challenge race. Football may have been suspended owing to the global Covid-19 pandemic but work has not stopped for Harambee Starlets head coach David Ouma. 52 talking about this. Harambee Starlets players receive COVID-19 vaccines NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 09 – Harambee Stars players and technical bench officials received their COVID-19 vaccines at the Moi Sports Centre Kasarani this afternoon as part of the government’s plan to vaccinate all sportsmen. Coach Ouma, in conclusion, called on aspiring players to keep their eyes open and their heads focussed. Former Harambee Stars striker Dennis Oliech. It’s not only individual players that have earned foreign recognition, the national team side on Monday got an invite to participate in the Turkish Women Cup . The Kenyan foreign-based players are part of the resumption exercise and we take a look at when they will be back in action with their teams. “It gives me joy when I see these players further their careers abroad. Despite torrid times in the women’s premier league, Starlets continue to find reason to believe. The Harambee Starlets captain is writing her own story on Kenyan football history and many young players look up to her after what she has achieved at the helm of the national team. Prodigy goalkeeper Annette Kundu and defender Ruth Ingosi, both of whom were attached to Women Premier League side Eldoret Falcons, were snapped up by Cypriot side Lakatamia FC, while Corazone Aquino was snapped up by Portuguese side Atletico Ouriense. The former Thika Queen player who was plying her trade in Israel for Ramat Haasharon FC was a key figure in Kenya's qualification to the Africa Cup of Nations in 2016. For those who have gotten a chance, you need to act as role models and remained focused,” he noted. Kaari also joins a growing list of Harambee Starlets players, who have recently made professional ranks abroad. Starlets were scheduled to face Tanzania in the first round of the 2020 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations Qualifiers in April. We also reached the final of the 2016 CECAFA Women Championships,”. Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) Executive Committee, however, resolved to cancel the tournament, in a meeting held on Tuesday, 30 June 2020, via video conference, to discuss the future of competitions and other related issues. Keep working hard wherever you are. She played a pivotal role in Starlets 2019 Council of East and Central Africa ( CECAFA ) triumph in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The two recently moved to Cyprus to join Division One side Lakatamia FC, only for coronavirus to halt their transition as the country's federation cancelled the league season. “My aim has always been to play in the Champions’ League and I know I will get that here. Harambee Starlets pair Ruth Ingosi and Annedy Kundu have opened up about their struggles abroad following the global outbreak of coronavirus. 137 talking about this. The tactician has also challenged players to give their best to make it to the Kenyan national team Harambee Starlets coach David Ouma has revealed he is following up with his players to ensure they are keeping fit despite the Covid-19 pandemic which led to the postponement of games. Get our latest news straight into your inbox. “In 2017, we continued to build this team, and it was encouraging when we posted stellar performances in the 2020 Olympics Qualifiers where we eliminated Ghana, which is a World Cup nation. Last month, Thika queens goal poacher Mwanahalima Adam attracted Swedish side Djurgardens IF. Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest developments and special offers! The ladies have demystified the quote, worn it as a cloak and are now rising amid the challenges facing the sport. When He said thee words, he did not have Harambee Starlets players in mind. Akida has been in spectacular shape for both Starlets and Israeli outfit FC Ramat HaSharon who he joined in 2018. Former Harambee Starlets skipper Ann Aluoch centre celebrates a goal together with teammates Esse Akida left and Mary Kinuthia right in a past match for Harambee Starlets. The duo were scouted in the CECAFA regional tourney where the Starlets were crowned champions. “We played 22 high profile international matches in 2016, and the highlight was the Africa Women Cup of Nations. Also Read: FKF IMOC appraises refurbished Nyayo Stadium ahead of scheduled CAF inspection visit. “I was encouraged when the FKF President Nick Mwendwa, upon coming to office in 2016, promised to treat women equally like their men counterparts,” said Ouma. It remains unclear when the team will next return into action owing to the global Covid-19 pandemic, but what is clear is the coach’s vision to make the team even better.
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