Harambee Starlets head coach David Ouma has named the squad for Kenya’s opening match against Northern Ireland at the ongoing Turkish Women Cup in Turkey.

Assigned in midfield, Mwanalima Adam has been named upfront and will have Mercy Airo, Topister Situma, Sheryl Angach, Jentrix Shikangwa and Janet Bundi.

Meanwhile, Dorcas Shikobe, Vivian Nasaka, Nelly Sawe and Dorcas Shiveka have been entrusted to man the defense post in the match.

The match kicks off at 7 pm EAT at the Gold City Sport Complex.

Starting Lineup

Judith Osimbo(GK), Vivian Nasaka, Nelly Sawe, Dorcas Shikobe, Dorcas Shiveka, Mercy Airo, Topista Situma, Sheryl Angachi, Mwanalima Adam, Jentrix Shikangwa, Janet Bundi

Substitutes

Monica Odato(GK), Stella Anolo (GK), Lucy Akoth, Purity Alukwe, Lydia Waganda Jane Njeri, Stella Anyango, Rachael Muema, Foscah Nashivanda, Sylvia Makhungu

Starlets have been pooled in group A alongside Northern Ireland, Chile and Uzbekistan.

Fixtures

Wednesday 4 March

Kenya vs Northern Ireland (Gold City Sport Complex, 6 pm

Saturday 7 March

Kenya vs Chile (Starlight Sport Complex, 4 pm)

Tuesday 10 March

Uzbekistan vs Kenya (Starlight Sport Complex, 11 am)