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FKF boss Hussein Mohammed rallies fans for FIFA Women’s Series
01st April, 2026 03:42 PM
Nairobi is gearing up for an exciting celebration of women’s football as the inaugural FIFA Women Series 2026 draws closer, with just 10 days remaining before kickoff.
The particular international friendly matches are scheduled to take place from Saturday, April 11, to Wednesday, April 15, marking a significant moment for the growth and visibility of the women’s game in Kenya, as Harambee Starlets host the event with the squad already named.
Ahead of the tournament, fans have been urged to secure their seats early. Prices have been set to cater to a wide audience, with ordinary tickets going for Ksh 300, VIP tickets at Ksh 1,000, and VVIP access priced at Ksh 5,000.
Football Kenya Federation President, Hussein Mohammed, has called on Nairobi residents and football lovers across the country to turn out in large numbers and support the national women’s football team, the Harambee Starlets, at the Nyayo National Stadium..
“Nairobi, get ready! Only 10 days left until the Inaugural FIFA Series Women kicks off. Grab your tickets now and be part of an epic women’s football extravaganza.” Mohammed took to his social media pages on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
The tournament forms part of the global FIFA Series initiative aimed at strengthening international competition and giving national teams valuable match experience. The competition will feature Harambee Starlets alongside Australia, India, and Malawi.
Opening fixtures
The tournament will kick off with two matches lined up at Nyayo Stadium.
Harambee Starlets will face India at 6:00 pm in the day’s headline fixture, while Australia will take on Malawi earlier at 2:00 pm at the same venue.
Finals day
The tournament will conclude on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, with the third-place playoff set to be played at 2.00 pm, followed by the final at 6.00 pm to determine the inaugural FIFA Women’s Series champion.
Boost for Kenya’s football ecosystem
Hosting the FIFA Women’s Series provides Kenya with an opportunity to strengthen key areas of football development beyond match play.
The tournament will support growth in event organisation, operational planning, and match officiating, while also offering valuable experience in managing international competitions. This exposure contributes to building local capacity and aligning with global standards in tournament delivery.
Meanwhile, FKF has announced that fans will be allowed to the fixtures involving Malawi vs Australia on Saturday, April 11, 2026, starting at 2:00 pm and Kenya vs India starting at 6:00 pm with a single ticket at Nyayo National Stadium.
