Cecafa fixtures
July 19
Kenya vs Uganda Rwanda vs Tanzania
July 21
Ethiopia vs Uganda Kenya vs Tanzania
July 23
Uganda vs Tanzania Rwanda vs Ethiopia
July 25
Kenya vs Ethiopia Uganda vs Rwanda
July 27
Ethiopia vs Tanzania Rwanda vs Kenya
HARAMBEE Starlets coach David Ouma has revealed his final squad for the upcoming 2018 Cecafa Women Senior Challenge that is slated on July 19-27 at Kigali Stadium in Kigali City.
Kenya will play their first game against Uganda on July 19.
In the two sides’ last meeting, in Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Kenya beat Uganda 1-0.
The five confirmed nations for this year’s tournament include hosts Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and Ethiopia. The title will be contested for, by the five nations playing in a league format to determine the eventual champion.
Rwanda opens her account against Tanzania on Thursday July 19, at 16:15pm – at Kigali Stadium.
The Rwandan ladies will be back to action on Monday July 23 when they host Ethiopia at 16:15, then face Uganda on Wednesday July 25 before concluding their campaign on Friday July 27 against Kenya.
Kenya will face Tanzania in second game on July 21 before taking on Ethiopia four days later.
The overall winner will be crowned champions of the 2018 Cecafa Women Challenge Cup. Tanzania won the title in 2016 after edging Kenya in the final while Ethiopia overcame hosts Uganda to take third place.
Kenya national team:
Goalkeepers: Pauline Atieno, Annette Kundu and Monica Karambu
Defenders: Elizabeth Ambogo, Phelistas Kadari, Dorcas Shikobe, Anita Adongo, Vivian Nasaka, Lilian Adera, Doris Anyango and Wendy Achieng
Midfielders: Caroline Anyango, Ruth Ingosi, Sheryl Angachi, Cheris Avilia Cynthia Shilwatso, Mwanalima Adams, Esse Akida and Mercy Achieng
Strikers: Neddy Atieno, Terry Engesha, Phoebe Owiti, Martha Amunyolete, Maureen Kakhasa, Elizabeth Wambui and Monica Paul