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Wafcon slot in sight as Harambee Starlets face Gambia in crucial match

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Harambee Starlets midfielder Fasila Adhiambo celebrates scoring against Gambia during their 2026 Wafcon Qualifiers First Leg match at Nyayo National Stadium on October 24, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Harambee Starlets will have everything to play for when they face off with Gambia in their return leg match of the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) today at the Stade Lat Dior in Thies, Senegal.

Given that qualification is within reach thanks to their 3-1 first leg win, there will be no room for mistakes for Beldine Odemba's charges, who are looking to end their long wait to play on the big stage.

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