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After rigorous trials conducted in Eldoret town, Kenya’s national women’s U20 team has been revealed.

Over 40 hopefuls from a cross country showed up for the once in a life time chance to don the national colors.

The move is in line with the Football Kenya Federation’s long term vision of developing women football in the country.

The team, currently coached by the Harambee Stars captain Ann Aluoch and former Makolanders and Harambee Stars midfielder Jackline Akoth is scheduled to play Jordan, away on September 17, 2017.

The Full Squad:

Defenders

Lucy Akoth Achieng (St Pauls Abwao), Samimu Nabutwa (St Pauls Abwao), Wincate Kaari (Thika Queens), Leah Cherotich (Wiyeta Girls), Christine Awuor (St Pauls Abwao), Vivian Nasaka (Ibinzo Girls), Maureen Khakasa (Wiyeta Girls) Tina Turner (St Pauls Abwao), Cynthia Akinyi (Nyakach Girls), Teresia Lundu (Nyakach Girls), Corazone

Midfielders

Tina Turner (St Pauls Abwao), Cynthia Akinyi (Nyakach Girls), Teresia Lundu (Nyakach Girls), Corazone Aquino (Soccer Queens), Dora Achieng (Olympic High), Sheril Angach (Olympic High), Martha Amunyolete (Wiyeta Girls) Rachael Mwema

Attackers

Rachael Mwema (Nginda Girls), Sharon Adhiambo (Olympic High), Cynthia Shilwatso (Ibinzo Girls), Diana Wacera (Mathare United), Christine Kitaru (Nginda Girls), Tereza Engesha (Vihiga Leeds), Lilian MMboga (Ibinzo Girls), Mercy Airo (Nyakach Girls)

African Football Writer contributing @Soka25east | Commentator; appeared on @MySoccerAfrica, @KweseSports, @ntvkenya, others | Keen follower of African Football. E-mail: bonfaceosano@gmail.com

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