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It's race against time as Harambee Starlets begin Wafcon preps

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Harambee Starlets striker Mwanahalima Adam celebrates scoring against Gambia. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Harambee Starlets began their preparations for the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) with a 1-2 defeat to their hosts Algeria in their first of the two friendly matches in Blida.

Mwanahalima Adam, who was instrumental in Kenya's qualification for the continental showpiece set for March 17 to April 3, 2026, scored Kenya's lone goal in the 15th minute.

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