Aquino Portugal Move Latest In Harambee Starlets Exodus To Top European Clubs

23rd January 2020

The sensational Adam expects to impress the coaching team at the Stockholm based Djugardens and hope to follow in the footsteps of Harambee Stars forward Michael Olunga who also started his overseas venture in Sweden

Harambee Starlets midfielder Corazone Aquino dribbles the ball during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games fourth round, first leg qualifier against against Zambia on November 8, 2019 at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. The teams drew 2-2. PHOTO | CHRIS OMOLLO |  NATION MEDIA GROUP
Harambee Starlets midfielder Corazone Aquino dribbles the ball during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games fourth round, first leg qualifier against against Zambia on November 8, 2019 at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. The teams drew 2-2. PHOTO | CHRIS OMOLLO | NATION MEDIA GROUP
SUMMARY
  • Harambee Starlets ace Corazone Aquino expressed utmost gratitude after sealing a one-year contract with Portuguese top-tier side Atletico Ouriense
  • The dynamic midfielder will travel to Portugal on Friday after finally getting her visa on Monday and she will join the Ourem-based club for the remainder of their top-flight campaign
  • This comes in the wake of the duo of keeper Annette Kundu and Ruth Ingotsi sealing a move to Cyprus while forward Mwanahalima Adam is set to undergo month long trials in Sweden with another top-flight side Djugardens IF

NAIROBI, Kenya- Harambee Starlets ace Corazone Aquino expressed utmost gratitude after sealing a one-year contract with Portuguese top-tier side Atletico Ouriense.

The dynamic midfielder will travel to Portugal on Friday after finally getting her visa on Monday and she will join the Ourem-based club for the remainder of their top-flight campaign.

“This is like the biggest thing in my career yet and I am so excited. I am thankful to God because women’s football is finally getting the recognition it deserves.

“At least we will have ‘foreign based’ Harambee Starlets players in the squad for once,” Aquino, who has been a mainstay in the team for the last four years stated.

This comes in the wake of the duo of keeper Annette Kundu and Ruth Ingotsi sealing a move to Cyprus while forward Mwanahalima Adam is set to undergo month long trials in Sweden with another top-flight side Djugardens IF.

Another star player on the move is striker Cynthia Shilwatso who is also expected to travel to Sweden to join a second-tier club.

“I can’t wait to get started at the new club. I have heard of its history and what they want to achieve and all their ambitions have attracted me.

“The rest is now to go and work hard and be a mainstay and definitely move up the ladder,” Aquino noted.

Ouriense are placed eighth in the 12-team 1a Divisao and have accumulated 15 points from 12 matches.

They are 24 points off leaders Benfica and are currently on a three-match losing streak with Aquino’s arrival at the club is expected to offer them a huge midfield boost.

Having done well for Starlets during the Olympic qualifiers and the 2019 CECAFA Women’s Challenge Cup, the 21 year old is expected to be a direct fit.

Aquino has previously played in Sweden where she plied for Malmo based FC Rosengard.

The sensational Adam expects to impress the coaching team at the Stockholm based Djugardens and hope to follow in the footsteps of Harambee Stars forward Michael Olunga who also started his overseas venture in Sweden.

“It is a huge opportunity for me and I hope to go there and do my best InshaAllah. I am equal to the task and knowing how much this opportunity means to me, I will not let myself and Kenyans down,” Adam stated.