Harambee Starlets battle Malawi in a crunch Olympic qualifier

Stakes are high heading into the match whose winner on aggregate will book a date with either Ghana or Gabon. [BONIFACE OKENDO, STANDARD]

There is some sense of optimism within Harambee Starlets camp as they aim to overturn their 3-2 Olympic qualifiers first leg deficit against Malawi’s She-Flames in today’s 3pm return match at Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos.

Though the match will be played behind closed doors after the continental football body, CAF temporarily approved the venue following the unavailability of Kasarani Stadium, the only internationally accredited venue in the country, the team is confident of making it to the next round of the competition.