Kenya's Starlets beat Seychelles 11-0 again, 22-0 on aggregate, in Olympic qualifier

Kenya's women's national team, the Harambee Starlets, beat Seychelles 11-0 at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi on 12 October 2026 to win their 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifier 22-0 on aggregate, Capital FM reported. The first leg, played on 8 October at the same ground, had also finished 11-0.

Kenya led 5-0 at half-time, Capital FM said. Pulse Sports reported that Jentrix Shikangwa scored a hat-trick, and Mwanalima Adam and Marion Serenge scored twice each. Sylvia Makungu, Violet Nanjala, Vivian Nasaka and Fasila Adhiambo scored once each.

Citizen Digital called the 22-0 aggregate the Starlets' biggest over two legs. It said interim coach Godfrey Oduor changed the entire starting line-up from the first leg, and the team still scored 11 again. "The game was good. We are thankful for the result," Oduor said, as quoted by Citizen Digital.

Seychelles coach Chris Yip-Au said, as quoted by Citizen Digital: "This is the best we can do. The lineup is different today but you can still see it is stronger." After the first leg, The Standard quoted him on 9 October as saying the second half was "more of a fitness and weather issue".

Africa Soccer reported on 8 October that two African teams will qualify for the women's football tournament at the 2028 Olympics.

Kenya will play the winner of the tie between Malawi and Zimbabwe, Capital FM and Citizen Digital reported. Malawi led 2-0 after the first leg, with goals from Temwa Chawinga and Tabitha Chawinga, Capital FM said. The return leg was scheduled for Harare on 13 October.

Citizen Digital reported on 13 October that the third round is scheduled for 23 February to 6 March 2027. It quoted Starlets captain Adam as saying: "I think our next match will be a good one because both Malawi and Zimbabwe are stronger teams than Seychelles."