Kenya Women make it to "Women's African Cup of Nations " -Cameroon

It is the first time for Kenya women to Qualify

A Powerful shot by Cheris Avila made all the difference

Kenya women’s football team Harambee Starlets edged out Algeria, Lady Fennecs, to qualify for the Africa Women Championship set to be held in Cameroun, starting on November 2016.

Kenya women football team Starlet

The brave Harambee Starlets claimed their rightful place in Kenya's football history books after securing the dream ticket to the 2016 Women's African Cup of Nations for the first time ever. The Starlets had to fought extra hard having conceded a goal in the first half which seemed to dime Kenya chances. And that chance and determination came at 75^th min when substitute Cheris Avila looped over Algeria defence a powerful shot that went straight to the net, this sparked off wild cerebrations from hundreds of fan who were in the stadium.

President Uhuru Kenyatta congratulated the ladies using his Twitter handle:-

"Congratulations Harambee Starlets for writing a chapter in our football history by qualifying for the 2016 Women Africa Cup of Nations,"wrote President .

Kenya Rechael Akida fights for ball with an Algerian player

Starlet could have gone ahead at 15^th min when Jereko Mwanahalime fire a bullet shot to the net, but she was flagged offside. Much of first half, Scarlet had many chances missed with Atieno rattling the woodwork at 27^th while inside the box, and Kenya captain Mary Kinuthia shooting directly to Algerian keeper, Fedoul Nadjet.

Kenya qualified on an away goal, after the first encounter in Algeria ended in a 3-3 all and the second encounter at Kasarani Stadium, Kenya ended in 1-1 draw.

Kenya Squad for Starlets:-

Samantha Akinyi, Anne Aluoch (Cheris Avilia), Wendy Ann, Irene Awuor, Nixon Dorcas, Neddy Atieno, Carolyne Anyango (Vivian Odhiambo), Jereko Mwanahalima, Tabaka Chacha, Mary Kinuthia, Essie Mbeyu

Photo credit Soka