Harambee Starlets coach David Ouma has no doubt that his players can get the job done in today’s Africa Womens Cup of Nations qualifier aganist Mali.
Speaking during the pre-match interview the Coach said that the team was well psyched and would not step down their efforts to win today match
“We are looking forward to our match against Mali. At the moment, the group is defined. We have prepared sufficiently and our experience from the first match will help to ensure we get the points we need.
“Mentally and psychologically, you will see a good Kenyan team. The players are upbeat and the possibility is to get the most out of the game. We have analysed the strengths and weaknesses of the Malians.
“They were wounded in their first match (lost 6-0 to Nigeria) like us and this will be the best match in the group. We hope to continue what we have been doing since the first match and we are working on our aspect of the game when we are in the defence of the opponent. I’m still confident and believe in the abilities of my players”, Ouma said.
Meanwhile , Starlets defender Wendy Achieng has expressed her confidence indicating that as a team they will be going for nothing else but a win.
“It is still a learning moment for us. We are looking forward to the game against Mali. We have rectified our mistakes and have been working towards a win to help our qualification ambitions. We are looking forward to an improved performance.
“I hope and belief that the mistakes from the first match (against Ghana) won’t be repeated”, said Achieng.
Harambee Starlets need to beat Mali today inorder to increase their mathematical chances of making it to the semi finals.