Harambee Starlets Face India in FIFA Series: Absences and Kickoff
Harambee Starlets open their FIFA Series campaign against India at Nyayo Stadium on Saturday, April 12, kicking off at 5:00 PM Kenyan time. The match will be broadcast live on TV47.
Coach Beldine Odemba heads into the game without three key players. Lorine Ilavonga is injured, while Jentrix Shikangwa and Elizabeth Wambui are both unavailable. A 24-player squad has been named to cover the absences.
It is the first-ever meeting between the two nations. India, ranked 67th globally, arrive in poor form — eliminated at the group stage of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, losing all their matches. Kenya sit 134th but qualified for WAFCON 2026 by beating The Gambia.
The FIFA Series also features Australia and Malawi.