Jentrix Shikangwa promises to devour Black Queens in Olympic games qualifier
The Black Queens will play host to their Kenyan counterpart the Harambee Starlets in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium on 4th October 2019.
The two team will be hoping to secure Africa’s single automatic qualification slot for the Olympic games.
Eight teams remain in contention for the third-round ties including Ghana, nine-time African champions Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, Zambia, South Africa, Gabon and Cameroon.
Jentrix Shikangwa has promised to steer Harambee Starlets past Ghana and keep Kenya’s hopes of qualifying for a first-ever Olympic Games in Tokyo next year.
The 17-year-old Wiyeta Girls’ left-footer has been a revelation ever since she was drafted into the national set-up following her stellar performance in the school games.
“We want to reach far in this qualifiers. To do that, we have to beat Ghana and I believe the preparations we have had so far have prepared us for the win. We are going for nothing short of victory,” said Jentrix.
The teenager, who developed her interest in football while at Shipalo Primary School in Kakamega, en-route to becoming a national secondary school games’ top scorer, has formed a formidable partnership in the attack alongside Mwanahalima Adam and Cynthia Shilwatso of Vihiga Queens.
“We have a good understanding which is important at this level. I know I am still young and learning the technical aspects of the game. But I have the right people who encourage me and support me and this is why I believe our team-work will see us through God willing on Friday,” she remarked.
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