Kenya coach says team is best placed to win regional football tournament – Xinhua Kenya Women's National Team coach David Ouma urged his team to channel their frustration after missing the African Nations Cup by winning the regional football championships this month. in Kigali

The Kenya team, Harambee Starlets, was overtaken 2-1 in 2016 by the Tanzanian champions in the regional CECAFA, but has since found its pace, qualifying for the first Nations Cup of Nations. Africa Nations in Ghana in 2016 and lost Equatorial Guinea 3-2 in the qualifying phase for the finals in Cameroon in 2018.

"The players are still frustrated after our defeat against Equatorial Guinea, while we start our training, I want them to concentrate their disappointment by winning the CECAFA tournament, "said Ouma Sunday in Nairobi

The CECAFA Women's Regional Championships attracted only five teams from Rwanda, Kenya, champions of Tanzania, Ethiopia and Uganda The championship starts on July 19-27

Ouma has formed a team that has young and experienced players who have been playing in the championship. he believes he can improve his ability to performance to obtain the title.

"The pressure is certainly on us, but it will not be a walk in the park since Tanzania will be ready to fight every minute, while Rwanda will also present a challenge," he said. said.

CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye has suggested that only referees will be allowed to referee the match as they seek to promote sport among women in the region.

"I am perhaps the only man in Kigali. We want more women to take the lead and be in charge of their own tournament. The host will help us achieve that goal, "said Musonye.

Ouma, who guided the team to his first appearance at the African Women's Nations Cup in 2016, says he has a new team of talented young players able to win the tournament.

"Last time, the # 1 The team was unlucky to lose in the final but this year we have a chance to do things right. The five teams participating in the competition are strong, but we have a good team and we have good support from the federation. I think we can win this time if girls can stay focused. "

The Kenya team will be at the camp for two weeks before the coach goes from 28 players to 18, who will travel to Kigali for the

prolific Corazon Aquino striker will miss this year's edition as it is reserved for testing with a better Swedish team later this month.

Starlets is one of five teams that have confirmed their participation in the Cecafa Women Senior Challenge this year. had already been scheduled from May 12 to 22 before being postponed due to lack of funds.