Cote d’Ivoire/Kenya: Harambee Starlets Fall to Ivory Coast in Abidjan, Turn Focus to French Recovery

NAIROBI — The Harambee Starlets West African tour ended on a challenging note on Wednesday night as they suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to hosts Ivory Coast at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpé.

The decisive blow came early in the 21st minute, as the “Elephants” capitalized on a lapse in the Kenyan backline to net the game’s only goal.

Despite a spirited second-half response from Beldine Odemba’s side, the elusive equalizer remained just out of reach, leaving the Starlets with two…