Marion Serenge Joins Mercy Airo, Terry Engesha as Harambee Starlets Announce FIFA Series Squad

Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has announced her provisional squad for the upcoming FIFA Women’s Series, scheduled to be held in Nairobi from April 11-15, 2026.

This FIFA Women’s Series was originally slated for March and April before being postponed. The tournament is a key part of the team's preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco

Kenya will host the four-nation event at Nyayo National Stadium, facing off against Australia, India, and Malawi. The series is designed to provide teams with valuable international experience and exposure to diverse playing styles.

Kenya, currently ranked 134th by FIFA, will face stiff competition. Australia is the highest-ranked participant at 15th in the world, while India sits at 67th and Malawi at 153rd.

The selected players are scheduled to report to camp on Wednesday, April 1, allowing the technical team to begin their preparations and fine-tune the squad for the upcoming challenges.

A notable addition to the squad is former Kenya U17 forward Marion Serenge, who receives her first senior national team call-up.

Serenge, a key player for the Junior Starlets at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, has been in fine form since joining Ugandan side St. Noah FC, where she has scored six goals in just five matches.

The squad also marks the return of experienced strikers Mercy Airo of Ulinzi Starlets and Terry Engesha, who have previously featured for the national team.

Meanwhile, Coach Beldine Odemba highlighted the tournament's strategic importance for her team's development.

"We are looking forward to the FIFA Women’s Series as an important part of our preparations for WAFCON," she stated.

"Playing against teams with different styles and strong international experience will help us assess the progress we have made and identify areas we need to improve."

Goalkeepers: Lilian Awuor (Farul Constanta, Romania), Annedy Kundu (Kenya Police Bullets), Lilian Adhiambo (Trinity Starlets)

Defenders: Ruth Ingosi (Simba Queens), Norah Ann (Kenya Police Bullets), Elizabeth Ochaka (Kenya Police Bullets), Lorine Ilavonga (Ulinzi Starlets), Euphrasier Shilwatso (Kayole Starlets), Vivian Nasaka (Hakkarigucuspor, Turkey), Janet Mumo (Kibera Soccer Women), Elizabeth Muteshi (Trinity Starlets), Alice Mideri (Vihiga Queens), Leah Andiema (Kenya Police Bullets), Enez Mango (Farul Constanta, Romania)

Midfielders: Mwanalima Adam (HB Koge, Denmark), Fasila Adhiambo (Simba Queens), Martha Amunyolete (Vihiga Queens), Mercy Airo (Ulinzi Starlets), Airin Madalina (Vihiga Queens), Vidah Sharon (Kenya Police Bullets), Terry Engesha (Kenya Police Bullets), Lorna Nyarinda (Kenya Police Bullets)

Forwards: Elizabeth Mideva (Ulinzi Starlets), Shaline Nambengele (Ulinzi Starlets), Eglay Mukhwana (Trinity Starlets), Shirleen Opisa (Amus College, Uganda), Marion Serenge (St. Noah, Uganda), Elizabeth Wambui (Simba Queens), Valerie Nekesa (Soccer Assassins), Linda Kihara (Kayole Starlets), Jentrix Shikangwa (Simba Queens)