Harambee Starlets to launch WAFCON qualifying bid against Tunisia

According to a draw conducted by CAF on Thursday in Cairo, Egypt, the qualifiers will unfold in two rounds, with the first round scheduled for February 17–26, 2025, while the second round will take place from October 20–28, 2025.

Should Kenya advance to the second round, they will face the winner of the match between Niger and Gambia, a critical step toward securing their ticket.

With their last WAFCON appearance dating back to 2016, the Harambee Starlets are eager to make their long-awaited return to the tournament.

The 2026 edition will be held in Morocco.

Meanwhile, the national Under-20 women’s football team, Rising Starlets, are gearing up to kick-start their 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign with an exciting clash against Ethiopia in the second round.

The qualifiers will span four intense rounds. The second round is set for September 19–21, 2025 for the first leg, with the return leg scheduled for September 26–28, 2025 while the third round will follow early next year, with ties on February 6–8, 2026, and February 12–14, 2026.

Finally, the fourth and decisive round will take place on May 1–3, 2026 (first leg) and May 8–10, 2026 (second leg) to determine Africa’s representatives for the global showpiece.