2020 in Review: Kenya’s women footballers thrive in year of uncertainty

By Geoffrey Mwamburi,

@bekimwamburi The year 2020 has been a forgettable year for the sports industry and indeed the world following the COVID-19 pandemic that halted virt...

Simba coach Makanya urges Kenya to grow women’s league

By Geoffrey Mwamburi,

Simba Queens manager Selemani Makanya has urged the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to seek more sponsorship in order to build a stronger women's leag...

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Why Starlets’ Acquino can’t wait to settle with her love, Leopards’ Oburu

By Geoffrey Mwamburi,

Since penning a one-year contract with Portuguese side Atletico Ouriense in mid January 2020, Harambee Starlets sensational midfielder Vivian Corazone...

Corazone Acquino , Leopards , Starlets , Vincent Oburu

Akida delighted at joining Besiktas, to train with teammates this evening

By Geoffrey Mwamburi,

Harambee Starlets lethal striker Esse Mbeyu Akida has spoken of her delight after penning a two- year deal with Turkish giants Besiktas. Akida put ...

Besikatas , Esse Akida , first training session , Turkey

‘Avoid unnecessary fouls’: Ouma warns Starlets ahead of Cecafa final

By Geoffrey Mwamburi,

Harambee Starlets head coach David Ouma has warned his players not to give away unnecessary fouls ahead of their Cecafa Women Senior Challenge final t...

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Shikangwa the heroine as Starlets hit five past Burundi

By Geoffrey Mwamburi,

Ruthless Harambee Starlets stormed the final of the ongoing Cecafa Women Senior Championship on Saturday evening, after hammering Burundi 5-0 in the f...

Burundi , CECAFA , Shikangwa , Starlets , Tanzania

Zambia’s Mwakapila sends Starlets warning

By Geoffrey Mwamburi,

Zambian midfield ace Mary Mwakapila has fired early warning shots to Harambee Starlets, saying they are a much stronger side than the team that lost 3...

Harambee Starlets , Mary Mwakapila , Zambia

Starlets to face Uganda, Ethiopia at CECAFA

By Geoffrey Mwamburi,

The national women’s football team will face Uganda, Ethiopia and Djibouti after they were drawn in Pool B along with the trio at this year’s CECA...

FKF , Harambee Starlets

Kenyan coach injured in Starlets defeat to Malawi

By Geoffrey Mwamburi,

Kenya's Harambee Starlets lost 3-2 Malawi in the first leg of their Tokyo 2020 Olympic Qualifier at the Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre on Wednesday. St...

David Ouma , Harambee Starlets , Malawi

Gaspo outclass Kisumu All Stars to go second in WPL

By Geoffrey Mwamburi,

Gaspo Youth are up into second on the Kenyan Women Premier League (WPL) standings after thrashing Kisumu All Starlets 4-0 on Saturday. Wincate Kaar...

Gaspo Youth , Kisumu All Stars

Budget headache hits FKF after Starlets’ Awcon reprieve

By Geoffrey Mwamburi,

Football Football Federation (FKF) is engaging the Government for financial support to prepare Harambee Starlets for the forthcoming African Women Cup...

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Adera’s goal sinks the Crested Cranes of Uganda

By Geoffrey Mwamburi,

Lillian Adera’s 52nd-minute goal secured Harambee Starlets a narrow 1-0 win over Uganda’s Crested Cranes on Wednesday afternoon at the Kenyatta St...

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FKF postpones three WPL matches

By Geoffrey Mwamburi,

The clash between Women Premier League (WPL) champions Vihiga Queens and Trans Nzoia Queens which had been scheduled for this weekend has been postpon...

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Kanyi bullish as Starlets prepare for Zambia showdown

By Geoffrey Mwamburi,

Harambee Starlets head coach Richard Kanyi is bullish her charges will do well when they tackle Zambia in an international friendly match this Sunday,...

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Queens coach demands more from his charges

By Geoffrey Mwamburi,

Vihiga Queens head coach Alex Alumira has said there is more to be done in his team as he aims to retain the Kenya Women Premier League title. Vihi...

Alex Alumira , hammered Makolanders 5-2 at Camp Toyoyo , on its defence , to improve , Vihiga Quuens headcoach , wants his team

Kenya crush Bostwana in World Cup qualifier

By Geoffrey Mwamburi,

The national Under 20 women’s team streamrolled through Botswana 7-1 in their World Cup qualifier match played at the Lobatse Sports Complex in Gabo...

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Cameroon eke slim victory over Starlets yet again

By Geoffrey Mwamburi,

Africa Women Cup of Nation (Afcon) hosts Cameroon once again dimmed Harambee Starlets when they beat the Kenyans 2-1 on Sunday in Yaoundé as the coun...

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