Harambee Starlets coach David Ouma has named a provisional squad of 26 players for the upcoming Africa Women Cup of Nations Qualifier against Equatorial Guinea.
The team is largely comprised of players, who did duty for Kenya in the first round against Uganda. Notable inclusions include Teresa Engesha and Janet Bundi, who have starred for Vihiga Queens and Eldoret Falcons respectively in the FKF Women Premier League.
Oserian Ladies defender Anita Adongo has also been called up, while Vihiga Queens Goalkeeper Lilian Awuor, who was part of the U-20 Women team last year, has been recalled.
The team is set to report to camp on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, in Machakos ahead of the two-legged qualifier. The first leg will be played on June 6, 2018, at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos, with the second leg slated for June 9, 2018.
Full Squad; Goalkeepers: Poline Atieno (Makolanders), Annette Kundu (Eldoret Falcons), Maureen Shimuli (Wadadia), Lilian Awuor (Vihiga Queens).
Defenders: Wendy Achieng (Spedag), Dorcas Sikobe (Oserian Ladies), Dorris Anyango (Spedag), Elizabeth Ambogo (Spedag), Phelistus Kadari (Vihiga Queens), Lilian Adera (Vihiga Queens), Vivian Nasaka (Vihiga Queens), Anita Adongo (Oserian Ladies).
Midfielders: Cheris Avilia (Spedag), Ruth Ingosi (Eldoret Falcons), Sheryl Angachi (Gaspo Youth), Corazon Aquino (Vihiga Queens), Faith Kwamboka (Thika Queens) and Caroline Anyango (Spedag).
Attackers: Mwanahalima Adam (Thika Queens), Mercy Achieng (Thika Queens), Neddy Atieno (Makolanders), Esse Akida (Spedag), Janet Bundi (Eldoret Falcons), Teresa Engesha (Vihiga Queens), Cynthia Shilwatso (Vihiga Queens) and Mary Kinuthia (Gaspo Youth).
