Harambee Starlets will be looking to strengthen their pursuit of a place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games when they face Seychelles in the return leg of their CAF Women’s Olympic qualifiers at Ulinzi Sports Complex on Monday October 12, 2026 in the afternoon.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 3:00 PM East African Time, with Kenya entering the contest holding a commanding 11-0 aggregate advantage following their emphatic victory in the first leg played on October 8, 2026.
The Kenyan side produced a dominant attacking performance in the opening encounter, scoring three goals in the first half before adding eight more after the break to register one of their most convincing victories in recent years.
Valarie Nekesa and Elizabeth Muteshi were among the standout performers, while Airin Madalina, Mercy Airo and Elizabeth Mideva also contributed to the overwhelming scoreline. Martha Amunyolete completed the list of goalscorers as the Starlets demonstrated their attacking strength.
Interim head coach Godfrey Oduor will be keen to ensure his players maintain their concentration despite the substantial advantage. The tactician has warned against complacency, insisting that the team must continue creating scoring opportunities and address weaknesses identified during the opening match.
The return fixture also provides an opportunity for the technical bench to assess more players and improve the team’s tactical organisation as the competition progresses.
For Seychelles, the challenge will be to produce a significantly improved performance against a Kenyan side that exploited defensive weaknesses in the first meeting.
The islanders face a difficult task as they attempt to overturn the deficit. The winner on aggregate will advance to the next stage of the African qualifying campaign, where Malawi or Zimbabwe awaits.
For Harambee Starlets, Monday’s encounter represents another important step towards their Olympic ambition and an opportunity to maintain the momentum generated by their impressive first-leg performance.
Kenya will hope to deliver another disciplined display and move closer to securing progression in the race for a place at the 2028 Olympic Games.
