Chapa Dimba trio join WPL side Kayole Starlets
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The team is currently in seventh position and aiming to finish among the top three in the league
Kayole Starlets have bolstered their squad for the second leg of the FKF Women's Premier League by signing three players from the Safaricom Chapa Dimba All-Stars team.
The trio, Sonia Wambui, Calta Nasambu, and Naomi Nanjala Masinde, were part of the Safaricom Chapa Dimba All-Stars team for Season Four that travelled to Huesca, Spain, in September 2025 for a bootcamp.
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The three previously featured for Barcelona Ladies SC from Laikipia, currently competing in the Women's National Super League (NSL), a side that represented the Central Region at the Chapa Dimba national finals held in Kisumu.
“I am excited to join Kayole Starlets. It has always been my ambition to play in the Premier League after competing in the NSL.
Joining mid-season gives me an opportunity to contribute to the team’s success in the remaining matches," Wanjala, who admitted Chapa Dimba played a significant role in her football journey, said.
The trio join Eunice ‘Bobi’ Nabwoba and Praxedes Shivikhwa, who featured for Wiyeta Girls in Season Four, representing the Rift Valley Region at the national finals. Before joining Kayole Starlets, Nabwoba played for Amus College in Uganda.
“Honestly, Chapa Dimba goes beyond a normal football tournament; it means a lot to young talents in this country. I want to thank Kayole Starlets for believing in me, and I promise to give my best.
It has always been my dream to play in the Premier League and showcase my talent not just locally, but globally. This is a great platform and opportunity for me,” shot stopper Wambui offered upon joining the squad.
Safaricom Chapa Dimba continues to nurture and impact football talent across the country. Currently, more than 30 players from the most recent season have joined various clubs competing in both the NSL and the Premier League.
Some notable players include Emily Morang’a (Kenya Police Bullets), Duncan Omala (Nairobi United), Derick Okech (Shabana FC), Austine Odongo (Shabana FC), Stanley Waswa (Ulinzi Stars), Hamis Nyale (Ulinzi Stars), Bryton Otieno (Gor Mahia), Brian Aroko (Tusker Youth), Neddy Kithinji (3K FC), Lorrine Illavonga (Ulinzi Starlets), Mercy Akoth (Vihiga Queens), Swaumu Masungo (Kibera Soccer Women), and Marion Serenge ( St. Noa - Uganda) among others.
Speaking during a training session at Calvary Sports Grounds in Nairobi, the Kayole Starlets coach, Joshua Sakwa, expressed satisfaction with the impact of grassroots tournaments such as Safaricom Chapa Dimba in the country.
“I believe tournaments like Safaricom Chapa Dimba offer invaluable lessons when it comes to supporting, nurturing and showcasing grassroots talent. The tournament plays a crucial role in spotting, developing, and showcasing young players.
Currently, we have five players who were part of the tournament in our squad. They are quality players, and we are confident they will help us push for a strong finish this season,” he said.
Kayole Starlets are currently in seventh position and are aiming to finish among the top three in the league.
