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Harambee Starlets' celebrating their win against South Sudan in the Africa Women Cup of Nations Qualifiers match at the Nyayo National Stadium, Oct 20, 2021. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Harambee Starlet hopes of qualifying for the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations in Morocco was on Saturday afternoon dashed after the Confederation of African Federation announced that Kenya had officially withdrawn from the competition.

The Kenya women's national football team had hoped of making their maiden appearance at this year’s African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) in Morocco.

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