Harambee Starlets Thrash Defending Champions Uganda 4-0 in Dazzling CECAFA Display

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Kenya’s Harambee Starlets delivered a statement performance on June 17, storming past defending champions Uganda with a commanding 4-0 victory in the CECAFA Senior Women’s Challenge Cup. The emphatic result not only preserved the Starlets’ perfect record in the tournament but also underscored their growing reputation as one of the region’s most formidable forces.

From the opening whistle, the Starlets exuded confidence and composure, dictating the tempo with sharp passes and purposeful movement. Midfield maestro Diana Wacera ignited Kenya’s attacking momentum with a sensational strike in the first half, curling the ball past the Ugandan goalkeeper to give Kenya a deserved lead.

The second half was nothing short of a footballing spectacle. Kenya’s relentless pressure and intelligent buildup play tore holes in Uganda’s defense, culminating in three more goals that left the champions shell-shocked. Dorcas Sikobe doubled the lead with a clinical finish, before Violet Nanjala and Martha Amunyolet added their names to the scoresheet with well-taken goals that sealed Uganda’s fate.

With the result, Kenya remains at the summit of the tournament standings, boasting an unblemished record and an enviable goal difference. More importantly, the nature of their victory sends a powerful message to the rest of the competition: the Harambee Starlets are not just participating—they are on a mission to bring the trophy home.

Head coach and technical staff praised the team’s cohesion, tactical discipline, and hunger, hailing the performance as one of the finest in recent memory. “This win is not just about the goals,” said one team official. “It’s about how we played, how we believed in ourselves, and how we executed our game plan to perfection.”

As the tournament progresses, fans and pundits alike will be watching closely—because if the Starlets continue in this vein, East Africa may very well be crowning a new queen of football.