Akida returns as Harambee Starlets name provisional squad to face Uganda

Barely a day into his job, Harambee Starlets head coach Alex Alumira has named his provisional squad for the upcoming Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) 2022 qualification match against Uganda.

Esse Akida who plies her trade with Greek giants PAOK Women has made a return into the squad after being overlooked by previous coaches despite her inspiring performances.

Also in the squad is Jentrix Shikangwa who recently flew out of the country to seal a move to Fatih Karagumruk after dazzling for Vihiga Queens in the CAF Women’s Champions League. 

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Skipper Dorcas Shikobe has been named in the squad alongside Lilian Awour who recently sealed a move to French side Soyaux from Vihiga Queens. 

Alumira was unveiled as the Starlets head coach on Monday and has already rolled up his sleeves for work with the qualifier set for Monday 14th February in Uganda with the return leg pencilled four days later. 

The winner of the two-legged clash will earn a ticket to the Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON). 

Full Provisional squad 

Goalkeepers 

Annette Kundu(AEL-Cyprus), Pauline Kathuru (GASPO), Lilian Awour (Soyaux- France), Samantha Akinyi(Tigers Fc - Tanzania), Carolyne Rufa (Fountain Gate - Tanzania)

Defenders

Leah Andiema (GASPO), Vivian Nasaka (Vihiga Queens), Juliet Andibo (Thika Queens), Dorcas Shikobe (Lakatama FC- Cyprus), Lucy Akoth (Ulinzi), Phoebe Owiti (Vihiga Queens), Enez Mango (Vihiga Queens), Wincate Kaari (Thika Queens), Ruth Ingotsi (Lakatamia- Cyprus), Janet Bundi (Vihiga Queens), Janet Mumo (Mathare United), Anita Adongo (Alliance - Tanzania), Lavender (Zetech), Nelly Sawe (Thika Queens)

Midfielders

Sheril Angachi (Ulinzi Starlets), Corazone Aquino (Gaspo Women), Mercy Oginga (Vihiga Queens), Lydia Akoth (Thika Queens), Nuru Adima (Thika Queens), Cynthia Shilwatso(Logrono-Spain), Lorna Nyarinda (Vihiga Queens), Martha Amunyolette (Trans Nzoia Queens), Marjolene Nekesa (USA), Diana Koske (Tigers - Tanzania), Cindy Ngaira (Wadadia)

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Attackers

Terry Engesha (Vihiga Queens), Jentrix Shikangwa (Fatih Karagumruk- Turkey ) Mwanalima Adam Dogo (Hakkaragicu-Turkey), Violet Wanyonyi (Trans Nzoia), Essie Akida (PAOK-Greece) Mercy Airo (GASPO), Elizabeth Wambui (Gaspo).