Starlets line up friendly tie ahead of Turkey tourney

The national women football team, Harambee Starlets on Tuesday intensified their training for the upcoming Turkish Women cup.

Some 24 players have checked into camp while Vihiga Queens midfielder, Cynthia Shilwatso, requested to be omitted from the squad and has been replaced by Foska from Zetech Sparks.

The Starlets will participate in the invitational tournament alongside Hungary, Venezuela, Hong Kong, Romania, Uzbekistan, Northern Ireland, Turkmenistan, and Chile.

The final squad comprising of 21 players will be released a few days before the team jets out to Turkey on Monday.

The David Ouma coached girls will come up against the national U16 Boys team has been lined up on Friday, February 28, 2020.

Goalkeepers

Stella Anolo (Zetech Sparks), Judith Osimbo (Gaspo Youth), Monica Odato (Wadadia), Phiona Ariko (Thika Queens)

Defenders

Vivian Nasaka (Vihiga Queens), Cynthia Livondo (Trans Nzoia Falcons),Dorcas Shiveka (Eldoret Falcons), Nelly Sawe (Thika Queens), Dorcas Shikobe (Oserian), Lucy Akoth (Mathare United), Diana Hashina (Acakoro), Lydia Akoth (Thika Queens)

Midfielders

Cynthia Shilwatso (Vihiga Queens), Cynthia Kaveya (Thika Queens), Sheryl Angach (Gaspo), Silvia Makhungu (Kariobangi North), Mercy Airo (Kisumu All Starlets), Janet Bundi (Eldoret Falcons), Elizabeth Katungwa (Mombasa Olympics), Jane Njeri (Falling Waters), Jentrix Shikangwa (Wiyeta Girls), Rachael Muema (Thika Queens)

Forwards

Mwanalima Adam (Thika Queens), Stella Anyango (Nakuru All Stars), Purity Alukwe (Zetech Sparks).