Revved up defender beats war drums ahead of Harambee Starlets clash with Albania 

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FOOTBALL Revved up defender beats war drums ahead of Harambee Starlets clash with Albania 

Kiplagat Sang • 14:30 - 02.04.2023

The team under Godfrey ‘Solo’ Oduor is set to face the European nation in April.

Harambee Starlets defender Phoebe Owiti has pointed out what will determine which side wins during their friendly match against Albania.

After Harambee Stars faced Iran on March 28, it is now the turn for their female counterparts to represent the nation in yet another friendly game.

According to the former Vihiga Queens defender, football will determine whether they win or not.

"This is the first time we are playing Albania, and they are also playing us for the first time, and hence, only football can determine the winner," Owiti told the website of the Football Kenya Federation.

Owiti is currently contracted by Turkish side Hakkarigucuspor, and she revealed how happy she is following the Harambee Starlets call-up.

"I’m very happy to be here and have the chance to represent my country in the friendly against Albania.

"We have stayed out for a year and a half [following the FIFA suspension], and now that we have this opportunity, we are going to make Kenya proud," she added.

The Starlets are scheduled to leave for Albania on April 8, 2023, and face the host nation on April 11.

Harambee Starlets Provisional Squad:

Goalkeepers: Valentine Khwaka (Gaspo Women), Diana Tembesi (Vihiga Queens), Annedy Kundu (Rea Women FC), Lilian Awuor (ASJ Soyaux Charente)

Defenders: Christine Awuor (Zetech Sparks), Lupemba Bilonda (Thika Queens), Stellah Mulongo (Nakuru Queens), Dorcas Shikobe (Sethu), Enez Mango (Farul Constanta), Vivian Nasaka (Hakkarigucuspor), Phoebe Owiti (Hakkarigucuspor), Ruth Ingosi (Simba Queens), and Wincate Kaari (Yanga Princess).

Midfielders: Marceline Wayodi (Vihiga Queens), Ketsia Ngaira (Ulinzi Starlets), Monalizer Anyango (Zetech Sparks), Sheryl Angachi (Ulinzi Starlets), Mercylne Anyango (Batumi women- Georgia), Lorna Nyarinda (Thika Queens), Maximila Robi (Kibera Soccer), Janet Moraa (Vihiga Queens), Elizabeth Wambui (Gaspo Women), Violet Nanjala (Association Municipal de Layaauone Football Feminine), Vivian Corazone (Simba Queens), Cynthia Shilwatso (Kryvbas Women),

Forwards: Monica Etot (Kisumu Allstarlets), Desma Nyawade (Kisped Queens), Jentrix Shikangwa (Simba Queens), Mwanalima Adam (Hakkarigucuspor), Esse Akida (FC PAOK), Tereza Engesha (Hyundai Steek R.A.), Purity Alukwe (Zetech Sparks), and Marjoleen Nekesa (SK Slavia Praha).