Harambee starlets saw their second painful defeat in the hands of Malians, as the Mali women National team thrashed starlets 3-1.
Ghana and Nigeria settled for a 1-1 draw in their second match in Limbe with Nigeria toping the group after well earned four points par with Ghana but the Super Falcons have a superior goal-difference.
Starlets went one-nil down in 37 minute when another howler from Samantha Akinyi allowed Mali to take the lead from Sebe Coulibaly’s free-kick 35 yards out.
But with only 15 miutes into the game, Bassira Toure doubled Mali’s lead with a neat finish putting dents on starlets hopes of making it to quaters.
The game went from worse to worst when starlets conceded a penalty after Wendy Achieng fouled Bassira Toure inside the area and the referee. Comfortably, Bassira steps forward and buried the ball into the net to stretch Mali’s lead to 3-0.
Starlets consolation goal was scored in 76 minute by Cheris Avilia hands following Akida’s pass. With 26 minutes remaining, the Starlets tried to fight back but Mali beauties could not let them grab another goal.
The match ended 3-1, with Kenya Women national team forced to proceed to early parking after losing both games to their opponents.
Line ups
Kenya X1 v Mali: Samantha Akinyi (GK), Ann Aluoch (C), Wendy Ann Achieng, Elizabeth Mwikali, Ogutu Irene, Caroline Anyango, Esse Akida, Cheris Avilia, Mercy Achieng, Corazone Aquino, Mary Kinuthia.
Subs: Vivian Akinyi (GK), Sharon Bushenei, Jacky Ogol, Lydia Akoth, Doris Anyango, Lilian Awuor, Lilian Adera, Bundi Janet, Dorcas Shikobe.
Mali X1 v Kenya: Goundo Samake (GK), Aissatou Diadhiou, Coulouba Sogore, Oumou Tangara, Aminata Sacko (captain), Binta Diarra, Sebe Coulibaly, Salimata Diarra, Aicha Samake, Bassira Toure