Everything you need to know about the Harambee Starlets striker Terry Engesha, whose goal sank Tunisian hearts during the 2026 WAFCON qualifers.
Harambee Starlets kept their WAFCON 2026 qualification hopes alive with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Tunisia in the second leg of their First Qualifying Round clash on Wednesday evening in Sousse.
The win, secured by an early strike from Tereza “Terry” Engesha,drafted into the starting line up after being benched in the first leg, saw Kenya advance 1-0 on aggregate after a goalless draw in Nairobi last week.
Engesha justified her selection in the starting lineup, putting Starlets ahead in the third minute with a low drive past Tunisian goalkeeper Zohra Jelassi.
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Although Lilian Awuor emerged as the hero, saving two penalties to deny the hosts—who have already qualified for this year’s WAFCON in Morocco—Engesha’s goal proved decisive.
Her strike ended Kenya’s struggles in North Africa, where both Harambee Stars and Kenyan clubs have historically found it difficult to secure positive results.
But who exactly is Terry Engesha? Here’s everything you need to know.
Who is Terry Engesha? Everything you need to know about the Harambee Starlets striker whose goal made history in Tunisia
Who is Terry Engesha?
Terry Engesha, born Tereza Obunyu Engesha on February 15, 1998, is a Kenyan international footballer who currently plays as a forward for South Korea’s WK League club, Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels.
Terry Engesha’s club & international career
Engesha began her professional journey with Vihiga Queens in Kenya, where her exceptional performances earned widespread recognition.
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During her time with Vihiga Queens, she established herself as one of the most prolific goal scorers in the Kenya Women's Premier League (KWPL).
In the 2017/18 season, she clinched the Golden Boot with an astonishing 36 goals, followed by 23 goals in the 2018/19 season.
She continued her scoring exploits in the 2019 campaign, netting 15 goals in just 12 matches, leading the league’s scoring charts once again. Her goal-scoring prowess played a pivotal role in Vihiga Queens’ dominance, helping them secure three consecutive KWPL titles in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
Engesha was also instrumental in Vihiga Queens' journey in the inaugural CAF Women's Champions League in 2021.
She played a key role in their qualification, scoring crucial goals in the CECAFA qualifiers against Ethiopia’s CBE. In the tournament proper, she featured in four matches, registering two goals and one assist over 340 minutes of play.
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Her impressive performances caught the attention of the United Kingdom-based LTA Agency, which also represents fellow Kenyan internationals Jentrix Shikangwa and Cynthia Shilwatso. Through this partnership, Engesha secured a move to Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels in 2022.
Since joining the South Korean giants, she has continued to shine. In the ongoing 2024/2025 AFC Women’s Champions League, Engesha has demonstrated her attacking prowess, scoring five goals in three matches while averaging 85.3 minutes per game.
Her contributions have helped Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels reach the quarterfinals against Bam Khatoon. Additionally, she has netted five league goals in the WK League this season.
How does Terry Engesha play?
Engesha is an instinctive striker with an exceptional ability to exploit spaces behind defensive lines. She thrives when making runs off the ball and is equally effective drifting into wide areas, where she can unleash powerful shots with both feet.
Her technical ability was on full display in the match against Tunisia. After expertly positioning herself in Zone 11, she received a precise pass from Jentrix Shikangwa, took two composed touches on her stronger right foot, and unleashed a ferocious low-driven shot into the back of the net.
Engesha’s combination of intelligence, movement, and finishing ability makes her a constant threat in front of goal. Whether for club or country, she continues to make a name for herself as one of Kenya’s finest strikers on the international stage.