Kenya Hosts Fifa Womens Series

Kenya’s selection among 48 national teams for the FIFA International Friendly Series signals a defining phase in the country’s football trajectory, offering a platform to boost competitiveness and expand its global footprint.

The expanded series, an initiative by FIFA, brings together emerging and mid-tier nations for structured international exposure outside traditional qualifiers, part of a broader effort to bridge performance gaps.

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That momentum now shifts to Nairobi, where the country will host the FIFA Women’s Series for the first time—marking a major milestone in its football history.

Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya termed the selection a vote of confidence in Kenya’s growing reputation as a host of global events. He cited successful staging of competitions such as the African Nations Championship, HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, Magical Kenya Open, the Kip Keino Classic, and the WRC Safari Rally.

“I call on all players to seize these opportunities with pride and discipline because they represent 55 million Kenyans,” Mvurya said, adding that preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations are being aligned with global standards.

The Women’s Series matches are scheduled for April 11 and 15 at Nyayo National Stadium, where Kenya will host India, Australia and Malawi in a round-robin format.

Hussein Mohammed described the tournament as both a sporting and administrative milestone. “For the first time, Kenya has been selected to host a FIFA tournament.

This is a major step for us as a football nation,” he said, noting that it offers experience in organizing elite competitions while showcasing Kenya’s capability.

He added that infrastructure upgrades and improved player welfare systems are underway, positioning the country to attract even bigger tournaments.

The fixtures will provide a strong test for the Harambee Starlets, while Kenya’s men’s team, the Harambee Stars, are simultaneously competing in Kigali under the same FIFA Series framework.

With AFCON 2027 preparations ongoing alongside Uganda and Tanzania, the April window offers more than match practice—it serves as a live test of Kenya’s readiness to deliver on the continental and global stage.