Harambee Starlets head coach Godfrey Oduor was left impressed after the returning duo of Corazone Aquino and Jentrix Shikangwa helped the team beat Seychelles 11-0.The duo had been left out of the squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) by former head coach Beldine Odemba.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsHowever, following Odemba’s departure and Oduor’s appointment on an interim basis, both players were recalled to the national team, a move that was welcomed by Kenyan supporters.Speaking after Monday’s second-leg encounter in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics qualifiers at Ulinzi Sports Complex on October 12, Oduor highlighted the pair’s contributions as they returned to competitive action.“Jentrix came and scored a hat-trick, while Corazone had good command in midfield. They are part of the players we will be banking on and pushing to get even better,” said Oduor.##NAJAVA_MECA_10027781##The former Nairobi United tactician also assessed the team’s performance, highlighting the competition within the squad and the players’ ability to express themselves on the pitch.“The players gave their best. It was a good competition within the squad. We have a good crop of players, and our job is to encourage them to express themselves because they have the talent, quality and experience,” he said.Oduor also welcomed the team’s ability to score from distance, noting that it added another dimension to their attacking play.“It is also good to see that we can score from range. That is good for the team because it gives us a different attacking dynamic,” he added.Seychelles coach makes plea after 22-0 aggregate loss to Harambee StarletsMeanwhile, captain Mwanalima Adam commended the team for securing progression to the third round of the qualifiers, expressing confidence ahead of a potential meeting with either Malawi or Zimbabwe.Adam noted that the Starlets remained focused despite facing a Seychelles side that defended deep.“Our opponents played with a low block, but we did not underrate them and went ahead to produce a professional performance,” she said.England-based Harambee Stars striker opens up on Benni McCarthy’s man-management skillsThe captain added that the team was prepared to face either potential opponent in the next round.“Whoever we face, it will be a good thing. It will definitely be a higher-quality team, but we are ready to face whoever comes,” Adam stated.
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