Members of the Kenya National Women soccer team, Harambee Starlets on Friday got the Covid -19 vaccine ahead of their friendly against Zambia.
The vaccination process that was facilitated by FKF in conjunction with the Ministry of Sports and Ministry of Health is part of efforts towards the safe resumption of football in the country.
The team reports to camp on Thursday, April 15, 2021 ahead of an international friendly match against Zambia to be played later this month.
Harambee Starlets head coach, David Ouma lauded Government’s efforts to have players vaccinated and hoped that this was a huge step towards ensuring that the virus is tamed.
“I would like to thank the Federation and the Ministry of Health for giving the players and the technical bench the vaccine. This will go a long way in ensuring the safe return of the national team to active competition ahead of the busy calendar in our bid towards AWCON qualification, which will play a major role in our quest towards our first World cup qualification,” said Coach David Ouma.
The Zambia friendly match which will be played on 24th April will be part of the preparation to qualify for the 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations to be held in Morocco that will be able to earn them one of the four direct entry slots to the 2023 World Cup that will be held in Australia and New Zealand
Goalkeepers
Annette Kundu (AEL Champions) , Valentine Khwaka (Mathare United Ladies), Pauline Muthakye (Kibera Soccer Ladies), Judith Osimbo
Defenders
Ruth Ingosi (AEL Champions), Quinter Owiti, Dorcas Shikobe (Thika Queens), Foscah Nashivanga, Nelly Sawe (Thika Queens), Leah, Vivian Nasaka (Vihiga Queens), Juliet Andipo (Kayole Starlet), Lucy
Midfielders
Lillian Mmboga(Kibera Soccer Ladies), Vivian Corazone Aquino (Gaspo Women), Sheryl Angachi (Gaspo Women), Lydia Akoth (Thika Queens), Laventine Lihemo (Kibera Soccer Ladies), Topister Situma (Vihiga Queens)Puren Alukwe (Zetech Sparks), Diana Wacera (Gaspo Women), Rael Kamanda (Makolanders), Janet Bundi (Vihiga Queens), Siliya Rasoha (Ulinzi Starlets), Rachael Muema (Thika Queens), Martha Amunyolet
Forwards
Mwanahalima Adam (Thika Queens), Mercy Airo (Gaspo Women), Gily Okumu, Faith