KENYA: Starlets thrash Masinde Muliro in friendly

Starlet's Esse Akida and Masinde Muliro University's Endnalf Sumba, left and Pauline Musungu during friendly match held at Kasarani stadium on tuesday, April 5, 2016. PHOTO: JONAH ONYANGO.

National women football team, Harambee Starlets, overwhelmed Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) 6-0 in a friendly match played yesterday at Kasarani Stadium.

Winnie Kanyoti grabbed a brace with Ines Mango, Mary Kinuthia, Caroline Anyango and Neddy Atieno scoring a goal each to complete the rout. From the first whistle, Starlets appeared an organised side with Neddy Atieno opening the scores in the 19th minute after missing a couple of chances.

Starlets dominated much of the proceedings with the Thomas Lihanda coached MMUST side appearing fatigued.

The Kakamega-based side had travelled the previous night. The match acted as a build up ahead of Kenya’s clash with Algeria in the first leg of the second round of Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifiers on Friday. — Rebecca Jebet