Harambee Starlets will be tested greatly next month after setting up two friendly matches against Ivory Coast in Abidjan.
Harambee Starlets are set to test their wits against Ivory Coast in two friendly matches in April.
Beldine Odemba’s team secured a place into the final round of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and are looking for the best possible preparations before their next competitive match.
As a result, Kenya are set to take on Ivory Coast in two friendly matches on April 4 and 8, both set to be played at the Stade Félix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium, in Abidjan.
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The match is being played at the invitation of the Ivorian Football Federation in what will give Harambee Starlets good preparations for their upcoming matches.
Starlets sealed their place in the WAFCON qualifiers final round following a 1-0 aggregate win over Tunisia after a goalless draw in Nairobi before a 1-0 victory away.
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That saw them set up a final round meeting against The Gambia in October and will need to win the two-legged fixture to seal a place at the 2026 WAFCON.
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Kenya were last at the continental tournament in 2016 and are looking for make a comeback next year after missing out on the 2024 edition in heartbreaking fashion in the final round of the qualifiers.
The friendly matches will give Odemba an opportunity to test a number of players as she builds a strong team able to challenge in future.