After the national Under-23 team, Emerging Stars, completed its duties in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match for players of that age group, attention now turns to Harambee Starlets as they begin their campaign to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

Harambee Starlets have been drawn to face Seychelles in the second round of the African Olympic qualifiers, with the two-legged tie scheduled to be played during the official FIFA Women’s International Match Window.

Starlets will begin their campaign away against Seychelles on Thursday, October 8, 2026, before returning home for the second leg on Monday, October 12, 2026, in Nairobi.

The first match in Seychelles will be important for Kenya as they seek to secure a strong foundation before returning home.

Starlets will then look to make use of home advantage and the support of their fans in Nairobi during the second leg.

The qualifier comes at an important time for the Kenyan team, which is aiming to return to the global stage of women’s football. The Los Angeles Olympics will be held in 2028, with women’s national teams from across Africa competing for the continent’s limited qualification spots.

For Harambee Starlets, the road to Los Angeles begins with a test against Seychelles. The Kenyan squad will need to remain focused across both matches, as the aggregate result will determine which team advances to the next round.

The tie also provides an opportunity for the Starlets technical bench to continue building a squad that combines experienced players with emerging talent.

Kenya has continued to produce players competing in both domestic and foreign leagues, increasing competition for places in the national team.

For Seychelles, the team will also be looking to progress in the Olympic qualification race. Starlets therefore cannot afford to underestimate their opponents despite Kenya’s experience in international competitions.

The FIFA Women’s International Match Window will run from October 5 to October 13, 2026, providing an opportunity for women’s national teams to participate in official international matches.

For football fans in Kenya, attention now turns to Harambee Starlets as the team begins another important international journey. The objective is to progress past this stage and continue the qualification campaign for a place representing Africa at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.