By Admin,

Kenya’s  Harambee Starlets fought gallantly away in Botswana getting a vital away goal despite losing 2-1 to the host in an exciting 2016 Rio Olympic qualifying match played at the Lobatse Compex in Gaborone.

Goals by Botswana’s Refilwe Tholakele and Lesego Keleboge gave the hosts an early lead as Kenya fought tooth and nail to try and get the elusive equalizer.

The second half was a see saw affair as the hosts enjoyed the lead and when it seemed the game was over and dusted with Kenya got the much needed equalizer at the stroke of full time to earn the important away goal scored deep in injury time.

The goal was however crucial being an away one ahead of the return leg in Nairobi in a fortnight’s despite Botswana beating them 2-1 through first half goals.

Squad:

Starting XI: Pauline Awino (GK), Cheris Avilia, Esse Akida,  Ann Aluoch, Wendy Achieng (C) Jacky Ogol, Harriet Fakiri, Dorcas Shikobe, Veronica Wafula, Neddy Atieno, Mary Kinuthia

Subs: Samatha Akinyi, Irene  Ogutu, Tabaka Chacha,Caroline Anyango,Caroline Kiget and Christine Nafula.

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