Harambee Starlets can rest easy as they start planning for their first ever appearance at a continental tournament, having seen off Algeria to book a slot for the 10th African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) tournament to be held in Cameroon.

Among the dignitaries who watched as the national team held Algeria to a 1 – 1 draw to book their slot was the Sports Cabinet Secretary Dr. Hassan Wario who afterwards lauded the team, coaches and the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) for creating a conducive environment for the team to do well.

The government too has played a key role so far with the national teams and Wario assured the team of more support in the preparation for the tournament, and while at the tournament too.

“I want to first congratulate the girls for their historic achievement and of course laud the coaches and federation for doing a great job with them. They are now facing another huge task in terms of preparation for the tournament and competing at the tournament itself.

“From our side as the government, we assure to do all possible to help the team prepare well because they will be representing the country. We want the girls to have all the support they require so they can deliver there,” he said.

Collins Okinyo

Ex- CAF Media Expert. An expert on African football with over 15 years experience ,always with an ear to the ground with indepth knowledge of the game. I have worked for top publications including 7 years at www.supersport.com until i founded www.soka25east.com to quench the thirst of football lovers across the continent. I have trained young upcoming journalists who are now a voice in African football.I have covered World Cup,AFCON,CHAN,Champions League,Confederations Cup,Cecafa,Cosafa,Wafu and many other football tournaments across the World. Founder Football Africa Arena(FAA),Founder www.afrisportdigital.com