Kenya’s Harambee Starlets will be taking on Tunisia at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Friday afternoon hoping to progess well in the WAFCON qualifiers.
Kenya’s national women’s football team, the Harambee Starlets, are set to commence their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualification campaign against Tunisia on Friday, 21st February 2025, at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi.
The Starlets have been in a two-week training camp at the Kasarani Annex since 10th February, with a squad that includes ten foreign-based players.
Head coach Beldine Odemba has expressed confidence in her team’s readiness, stating, “Tunisia are a strong side but we are ready for the challenge ahead.
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In our home match, we need to score and press forward aggressively to secure a positive result,” Odemba told the media during preparations.
Midfielder Corazone Aquino, who plays for Simba Queens in Tanzania, believes that home advantage will be crucial, urging fans to attend in large numbers to support the team.
“Our opponents are tough but due to the proper training we have had so far, we believe we will overcome them. We are hereby appealing to our fans from all walks of lives to come out in numbers and support us, and we promise not to let you down,” said Aquino.
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Similarly, forward Mwanahalima ‘Dogo’ Jereko, currently with Kansas City in the United States, emphasised the importance of fan support, stating, “It’s another opportunity to show the world that we are the giants. I’m calling upon our fans to come in big numbers and give us that value of playing at home.”
Tickets for the match are available online through tikiti.co.ke, priced at KSh 500 for VIP and KSh 100 for regular seats.
Purchases can be made in advance by dialing 51955# or via the online platform. On match day, tickets will also be sold at the stadium, with all payments to be made via M-Pesa, as cash transactions will not be accepted.
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The return leg is scheduled to take place in Tunis on 25th February 2025. The aggregate winner of this tie will advance to face either Niger or Gambia in the next round of the qualifiers.
Kenya is aiming to secure its second appearance at the WAFCON, having last participated in 2016. In contrast, Tunisia is seeking its third qualification, with their most recent appearance in 2022. the-star.co.kepeopledaily.digital
The match will kick off at 3:00 PM EAT and will be broadcast live on KBC and streamed on the Harambee Starlets’ Facebook page, allowing supporters unable to attend in person to follow the action. footballkenya.org
The Starlets are determined to capitalise on home advantage and rectify past shortcomings, particularly after narrowly missing out on qualification in 2023 following a 2-1 aggregate loss to Botswana.
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Coach Odemba has integrated a blend of experienced and youthful players into the squad, aiming to build a cohesive unit capable of competing at the highest level.
As the team prepares for this crucial encounter, the support of the home crowd could play a pivotal role in boosting the players’ morale and enhancing their performance on the pitch.
