POSITIONS UP FOR GRABS

Rising Starlets provisional squad named ahead of Uganda U20 duel

Five goalkeepers will battle it out for the two slots in a match-day squad.

In Summary

• Zetech Sparks Milka Awino and Lydiah Akoth highlight the midfield.

• The winner of the tie on aggregate will face the winner of the second-round tie pitting Mozambique against South Africa.

Harambee Starlets players during a past international match
Harambee Starlets players during a past international match
Image: FILE

Football Kenya Federation have named a Rising Starlets provisional squad of 30 ahead of Saturday's Fifa Under 20 World Cup qualifier against Uganda at Nyayo Stadium.

Most of the players are drawn from high school.

Five goalkeepers will battle it out for the two slots in a match-day squad. The team also comprise of nine defenders with Gaspo and Nakuru Queens having a player each in the department.

Zetech Sparks' Milka Awino and Lydiah Akoth highlight the midfield.

The forward line will purely be a battle of fresh faces with Madira Girls boasting of four players. The return leg is set for Uganda on October 8th.

The winner of the tie on aggregate will face the winner of the second-round tie pitting Mozambique against South Africa.

Goalkeepers: Ursula Nasimiyu (Dagoretti Mix), Valentine Khwaka (Zetech Sparks), Lucy Kisaga (Gitothua Starlets), Edith Auma (Kibera Queens), Sophy Akinyi (Manyatta Ladies).

Defenders: Veronica Awino (Gaspo Women), Peris Oside (Nakuru Queens), Mercy Masika (Dagoretti Mix), Joyce Andeo (Beijing FC), Eunice Mwangi (Mpesa Foundation), Invioleta Mukoshi (St John’s Kaloleni), Lucy Kahuga (Madira Girls), Martha Simiyu (Falling Waters), Redempta Mercy (Madira Girls)

Midfielders: Medina Abubakar (Uweza Soccer), Drailer Salome (Tigers FC), Lydia Akoth (Zetech Sparks), Maximilla Robi (Beijing FC), Milka Awino (Zetech Sparks), Catherine Aringo (Fortune Ladies), Jane Hato (Madira Girls), Lavender Akinyi (Wiyeta Girls), Mildred Kanyisi (Dagoretti Mix).

Forwards: Fasila Adhiambo (Dagoretti Mix), Elizabeth Muteshi (Nangili Girls), Sylvia Makungu (Acakoro), Shirlyne Opisa (Wiyeta Girls), Charity Midewa (Madira Girls), Joy Kinglady (Zetech Sparks), Catherine Kizito (Kolwa Falcons)