Rebecca Magoma Ethiopia's Lucy reported to camp on Monday 5 March in preparation for their two-legged Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) qualifiers against Libya set for early next Month. Ethiopia will be seeking their fourth appearance in the prestigious continental showpiece following their participation in 2002, 2004 and 2012. This will be
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KENYA: Camp Toyoyo double header headlines weekend action
Rebecca Magoma There will be a double header at Camp Toyoyo Grounds as the Football Kenya Federation Women Premier League enters the fourth round this weekend. Makolanders will be home to Mathare United Women in an early kick off set for 10am EAT. Makolanders have picked two wins and a defeat from the
Kenya, Zambia to face-off in friendly ahead of AWCON qualifiers
Rebecca Magoma Kenya’s Harambee Starlets will play against the Shepolopolo of Zambia in an international friendly match set for March 25 at the Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe. This will be second time the two sides will meet following last year’s COSAFA Women’s Championship where Zambia defeated Kenya 4-2 in post-match penalties
KENYA: Former champions top league as Mathare United extend unbeaten run
Rebecca Magoma Former champions Thika Queens extended their unbeaten run to three matches following an emphatic 13-1 win over Baringo Starlets in the Football Kenya Federation Women Premier League encounter played at Thika Sub-County Stadium. The win saw Thika cement their lead at the top of the league table with nine points,
Kenya: Harambee Starlets to kick off AWCON preparations this weekend
By Rebecca Magoma Kenya's Harambee Starlets coach Richard Kanyi has named a provisional squad of 31 players ahead of a 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) qualifier against Crested Cranes of Uganda that is set for early April. The team is expected to report to residential camp at Machakos in preparation
Kenya: Thika Queens top league as new season hots up
Rebecca Magoma Thika Queens have taken an early lead in the table of the Football Kenya Federation Women Premier League following a second consecutive win over the weekend. Thika mauled Kakamega Leeds 5-0 at Mumias Complex with new acquisition from Mombasa Olympic, Mwanahalima Dogo Adam leading the destruction with a hat-trick. Mercy Achieng who steered
KENYA: Shilwasto, Awour off to Sweden for trials
Rebecca Magoma Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Women Premier League defending champions Vihiga Queens' ace, Cythia Shilwasto and former Tanzania's Kigoma Sisters' forward Lilian Awour departed Kenya on February 1 for a two-week trial with Swedish top league side (Damallsvenskan) Hammarby. The duo was set to travel early January but due to Visa
Kenya: KeWPL set for unified league in new season
Rebecca Magoma The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) are set to introduce a unified league for the Kenya Women’s Premier League (KWPL) in the forthcoming season. Ahead of the commencement of the 2018 season scheduled for February 24, league fixtures have been released and it will feature 16 teams. The KWPL used to be
Kenya: Otto Benecker win Dada Football Tournament for record third time
Rebecca Magoma Otto Benecker have emerged champions of the third edition of the Dada Football Tournament following a 1-0 win over President Kimbrow Foundation (PKF) in the final at Camp Toyoyo Grounds on Saturday. Former U-20 international Mural Auma 'Marcelo' scored the lone goal which gave Otto their record third title. Prior to the finals,
Kenyan youngster, Shilwasto set for Sweden trial
Rebecca Magoma Kenya’s U-20 and Football Kenya Federation Women Premier League champions Vihiga Queens striker, Cythia Shilwatso is headed for trial with Swedish top league (Damallsvenskan) side Hammarby FC. After leading her side to their maiden title a couple of days ago, with a 2-1 victory over two-time champions Thika Queens at