Bungoma Queens ace Simiyu buzzing over Harambee Starlets call-up

Kenya Women’s Premier League (KWPL) outfit Bungoma Queens skipper Centrine Simiyu is over the moon following her first call-up to the ladies' national football team Harambe Starlets after her electric performances this season.

Centrine is enjoying her breakthrough season with the Bungoma-base club, where she has highlighted her excellent leadership skills as a captain under coach Robert Machio.

"Of course, am very happy to be called for the first time to play for my country, I want to thank God, my coach, my teammates, and the entire management of the club for their support," she said.

Queens tactician Machio has expressed his delight at her monumental achievement, urging her to go for a starting berth with the national team in the future.

His sentiments were echoed by team manager Celestimatic Munyafu who lauded Simiyu for her enviable work ethic.

"She has been a disciplined girl and a good leader and has made us proud.

“We started with her when we were at regional level, division one, and now are in the league, am very confident that she will impress Harambe Starlets coach."

Her scintillating displays this season have been instrumental to the side’s high-flying start to the 2023-24 season as they rank third on the KWPL log with 10 points from their opening six matches. 

Centrine has linked up with her Starlets teammates in their training camp in Nairobi as they prepare to battle Botswana in their 2024 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) qualifiers on November 29th.