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For his part, Harambee Starlets coach David Ouma believes his daughters are capable of improving their performance at this year's Cecafa Women's Championship, which begins July 19 in Rwanda.
The Starlets were finalists two years ago when the tournament was held in Uganda for the last time.
Ouma, who guided the team to his first participation at the 2016 Africa Cup of Nations, says he's seen a team of talented young players able to win the tournament.
"Last time, the team was unlucky to lose in the final but this year we have a chance to do it right.The five teams that participate in the competition are strong, but we have a good team and we get good support from the federation, I think we can win this time if the girls can stay focused, "he said.
Ouma should guide the team of 26 players in a camp 15-day training at Ruiru before their departure for Kigali.
The team is mainly composed of players who served Kenya in the qualifiers of the Africa Cup of Nations in 2018 against Uganda and Equatorial Guinea, including Thika Queens' guardian Monica Karambu, Elizabeth Wambui of Gaspo Youth and Martha Nzoia Falcons of Trans Amunyolete
The prolific attacker Corazon Aquino will miss the game. this year's edition because e It is reserved for testing with a better Swedish team at the end of the month.
Starlets is one of five teams that confirmed their participation in this year's Cecafa Women Senior Challenge. had been scheduled from May 12 to 22 before being postponed due to lack of funds.
According to the organizers, the games will be played in a round robin.
The Stars lost 2-1 to Tanzania in the final of the 2016 edition in Jinja, and they will start their campaign with a match against the She Cranes of Uganda on July 19.
Goalkeepers: Pauline Atieno (Makolanders), Annette Kundu (Eldoret Falcons), Monica Karambu (Thika Queens)
Defenders: Elizabeth Ambogo (Spedag), Phelistas Kadari (Vihiga Queens), Dorcas Shikobe (Osirian Ladies), Anita Adongo (Oserian Ladies), Vivian Nasaka (Vihiga) Queens), Lilian Adera (Vihiga Queens), Doris Anyango (Spedag), Wendy Achieng (Spedag)
Midfielder : Caroline Anyango (Spedag), Ruth Ingosi (Falcons of Eldoret), Sheryl Angachi (Gaspo Ladies), Cheris Avilia (Spedag), Cynthia Shilwatso (Vihiga Queens), Mwbadima Adams (Thika Queens), Esse Akida (Spedag) , Mercy Achieng (Thika Queens)
Forwards: Neddy Atieno (Makolanders), Terry Engesha (Vihiga Queens), Phoebe Owiti (Vihiga) Queens), Martha Amunyolete (Trans-Nikaia Falcons), Maureen Kakhasa (Trans-Nzoiha Falcons) , Elizabeth Wambui (Gaspo Ladies), Monica Paul (Trans-Nzoia Falcons)
