Harambee Starlets captain Mwanalima Adam has come out in defence of head coach Beldine Odemba following criticism directed at the tactician after Kenya’s disappointing campaign at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.Odemba has faced mounting scrutiny following Starlets’ underwhelming showing at the continental tournament, with sections of the fan base calling for her dismissal or urging her to step aside after the team failed to live up to expectations.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsKenya’s campaign ended without a point or a goal, leaving the national team still searching for its maiden victory at the continental showpiece.##NAJAVA_MECA_9883186##Making their second appearance at the tournament, Starlets opened their Group A campaign with a heavy 4-0 defeat to hosts Morocco, before suffering a narrow 1-0 loss to Senegal in their second outing.Their hopes of salvaging something from the competition were eventually extinguished by Algeria, who secured a 2-0 win.The results extended Kenya’s wait for a first-ever WAFCON victory and ensured the team returned home empty-handed, having failed to find the back of the net in all three matches.Beldine Odemba faces uncertain future as Harambee Starlets coachHowever, speaking in an interview with NTV, Adam rejected attempts to place the blame solely on Odemba, insisting the players must shoulder responsibility for the disappointing campaign.The experienced midfielder argued that the technical bench had played its part in preparing the team, but the responsibility ultimately shifted to the players once they stepped onto the pitch.“I can say the technical bench did their work in all ways, but we, the players, are to be blamed. For the coach to trust you, you need to replicate it on the pitch. What have you done on the pitch? The coach can't leave her role and step onto the pitch to play. It is we who have made the results what they were, but we always blame the coach. It is we players who didn't work hard and never gave our best, so the blame shouldn't be on the coach,” Adam said.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: Kenya Police’s counter-attacking masterclass that silenced SimbaAdam’s remarks come at a time when Odemba’s future is likely to attract further scrutiny following a campaign that exposed several shortcomings in Kenya’s preparations and execution.Despite the disappointing outing, Starlets will now be expected to regroup, assess the lessons from Morocco and shift their focus to upcoming assignments, with the next edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations offering another opportunity to end their long wait for a maiden victory on the continental stage.