All eyes on Akida as Kenya makes African Women Cup of Nations debut against Ghana

Harambee Starlets Esse Mbeyu Akida against Algeria during CAF women Africa cup of nation qualifiers at Kasarani Stadium on Tuesday 12/04/16.PHOTO.BONIFACE OKENDO Kenya Harambee Starlets Esse Akida(L) and Losa Abera of Ethiopia battle for ball possession during their Cecafa senior women Championship semi finals in Jinja on Sunday 18/09/16.PHOTO.BONIFACE OKENDO

Esse Mbeyu Akida has had several plaudits since she donned national team Harambee Starlets’ colours a while ago.

But as Kenya makes that historic African Women Cup of Nations debut tonight with a clash against the Black Queens of Ghana at the Stade Municipal de Limbe from 9pm, a lot is expected from the striker.