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WAFCON: Kenya's Harambee Starlets drawn alongside Morocco, Algeria and Senegal

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Harambee Starlets players celebrate Mwanalima Adam's goal against Gambia during their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers first leg match at Nyayo Stadium on October 24, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

The Kenya women’s national football team, Harambee Starlets, have been drawn alongside hosts Morocco, Algeria and Senegal for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations set to take place between March 17 and April 3 this year.

Defending champions Nigeria are set for a familiar reunion with Zambia, as the tournament’s draw placed the two heavyweights in Group C alongside Egypt and debutants Malawi.

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