Frustrated Kenyans want Harambee Starlets coach Beldine Odemba relieved of her duties.
Irate Kenyan football fans have demanded the immediate resignation of national women’s football team coach Beldine Odemba following the goalless draw against Tunisia on Friday in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
The Harambee Starlets were left frustrated after the North Africans masterminded a tactical defensive masterclass at the Ulinzi Complex Stadium, and got a vital point ahead of the return leg set for Tunis on February 21.
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The Starlets dominated possession but could not find a breakthrough against a well-oiled Tunisia side. As a result, fans vented their frustrations at Beldine Odemba, questioning her team selection. Fans are furious that experienced striker Jentrix Shikangwa was only good enough for the bench, yet she has been Starlets go to forward under previous coaches.
“Odemba must stop punishing Shikangwa because she refused to join Police Bullets, I think if Odemba continues to be biased in using experienced players, she should just concentrate on one role, either coach the club or National team, bt if she doesn’t get a win in Tunisia, then she should step down pave way for someone who gonna give us better results,” one fan explained on Facebook.
“That coach should be sacked immediately…” Another Starlets die-hard opined.
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Calls for Odemba to be relieved of her duties have grown even louder in the social media discussion.
“For better results plz relieve Beldine Odemba off her duties and allow her concentrate na Kenya Police Bullets and Highway School,” a third person observed.
“Odemba must be dropped from starlets duties because it looks like she is favouring some players over others like for the case of Shikangwa we are all unhappy,” a fourth one quizzically pinpointed.
Harambee Starlets must win in Tunis to guarantee progress to the next round. coach Odemba must also get her tactics spot-on if Kenya need to return to Africa’s premier competition.
