Harambee Starlets coach David Ouma has named a strong line up set to face Mali in a must win Africa Womens Cup of Nations match set to be played at the Ominsport Stadium in Limbe on Wednesday 23 March 2016.
The coach has made two changes from the line-up which faced Ghana in their opening match.Midfielders Mercy Achieng and Irene Ogutu will be promoted from the bench to replace Christine Wafula and Dorcas Skhikobe .The latter will start from the bench while the former will not make it to the final cut.
Experienced Samartha Akinyi will start between the sticks and will have Ann Aluoch , Wendy Anchieng, Elizabeth Mwikali and Irene Ogutu guarding the defense.
Corazone Aquino will lead the goal hunt with Mary Kinuthia. The midfield will be marshalled by Mercy Achieng, Esse Akida and Cheris Avilia.
Starting XI: Samantha Akinyi (GK), Ann Aluoch, Wendy Ann Achieng, Elizabeth Mwikali, Ogutu Irene, Caroline Anyango, Esse Akida, Cheris Avilia, Corazone Aquino, Mercy Achieng, Mary Kinuthia.
Subs: Vivian Akinyi (GK), Sharon Bushenei, Doris Anyango, Jacky Ogolo, Lydia Akoth, Lilian Adera, Bundi Janet, Dorcas Shikobe, Lilian Awuor.