For the Kenya Lionesses, qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics was not an easy task. They had to fight for the place and they earned it. However, quality preparations especially during this pandemic will be key to them making a mark in the summer games.
Kenya Lionesses head coach Felix Oloo is however hopefully that they will improve there performance during Solidarity Cup in Tunisia, starting this weekend.
The event will run for two consecutive weekends in Tunis and the Oloo knows that they can do better after dismal performances in Dubai and Madrid
“It’s a tough learning curve for us. In the last two events, It has been crazy as we try out different combinations to see who fits where, and we hope in Tunisia everything will come together,” Oloo said.
Felix Oloo’s charges who had an eight-day training at Kasarani will be up against Madagascar and Tunisia with the two opponents preparing for the repechage event in Monaco in June.
Grace Adhiambo is back in the squad after missing out the pre-Olympics warm up events in Madrid and Dubai due to personal commitments.
The Nakuru RFC half-back was sorely missed considering her ability to open up defences and Oloo will be banking on those attributes in Tunisia.
Skipper Philadelphia Orlando is demanding for improved performances overall from her teammates as they gear up for the Olympics.
“We have had four events to adapt, learn and it’s not been easy especially with us not playing for a year. However, we must improve our play and be competitive,” she said.
Squad to Tunisia: Philadelphia Orlando (captain), Sheila Chajira, Christabel Lindo, Enid Ouma, Leah Wambui, Terry Ayesha, Janet Okello, Sarah Oluche, Grace Adhiambo, Sheila Wafula, Cynthia Camilla, Sinaida Aura, Diana Awino and Celestine Masinde.