Harambee Starlets of Kenya have been drawn in s tough Group B in the upcoming 10th Afruca Women Cup of Nations (AWCON).

Group B has  defending champions Super Falcons of Nigeria their arch-rival, the Black Queens of Ghana, Mali and Kenya.

In the draws conducted on Sunday at the Palais Polyvalent des Sports, Yaounde, Kenya  will also be facing the duo of Kenya and Mali in Group B of the football showpiece.

Meanwhile, Group A will house hosts Cameroon, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Egypt.

The top two teams from the preliminary stages will qualify for the knockout phase of the competition.

As stated by organisers, the opening game will take place between Cameroon and Egypt at the Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo.

Nigeria will open their campaign against Mali at the Stade Municipal de Limbe.

The Super Falcons now handled by Florence Omagbemi are the reigning champions and will be gunning for a record eighth African women’s title.

The AWCON 2016 will run from November 19 through December 3.

Collins Okinyo

Ex- CAF Media Expert. An expert on African football with over 15 years experience ,always with an ear to the ground with indepth knowledge of the game. I have worked for top publications including 7 years at www.supersport.com until i founded www.soka25east.com to quench the thirst of football lovers across the continent. I have trained young upcoming journalists who are now a voice in African football.I have covered World Cup,AFCON,CHAN,Champions League,Confederations Cup,Cecafa,Cosafa,Wafu and many other football tournaments across the World. Founder Football Africa Arena(FAA),Founder www.afrisportdigital.com