Harambee Starlets rose to the occasion with a clinical 2-0 victory over India at Nyayo National Stadium, booking their place in the final of the FIFA Series 2026. Ranked 67 places below their opponents, Kenyan girls defied the odds with a performance built on physicality, structure, and the energy of the home crowd, underlining their growing confidence on the international stage..

The breakthrough came almost instantly as Martha Amunyolet punished a lapse in the Indian defense to score inside two minutes, sparking early celebrations.

The first half was not without disruption, as a heavy collision forced Ruth Ingosi off, with Norah Ann stepping in. Despite the setback and extended stoppage time, the Starlets remained compact and composed, ensuring they carried their advantage into the break.

Kenya tightened their grip after halftime, and in the 57th minute Terry Engesha timed her run perfectly to meet a precise through ball before calmly slotting home the second. From that point, the hosts dictated the tempo and limited India’s response, showcasing maturity and control

India’s response never fully gathered momentum, as Kenya remained organized and dangerous on the counter. Attention now shifts to the final, where the Starlets will face Star Studded Australia women’s national football team ‘Matildas’, who thrashed Malawi 5-0 earlier in the day to set up a highly anticipated showdown on April 15, while India and Malawi contest the third-place playoff on the same day.