Ulinzi, Gaspo chase away wins as WPL race tightens

After back-to-back draws against Gaspo Women and Zetech Sparks, Women Premier League (WPL) side Ulinzi Starlets are looking to get back to winning ways in their weekend fixture.

The soldiers, chasing a league title after winning the inaugural Women's Cup and Super Cup titles against Vihiga Queens and Thika Queens respectively in their first season in the top tier, are up against Kisumu All Starlets away in Kisumu. 

The Joseph Mwanza-coached military side have their work cut out against Kisumu who are coming off a win against relegation-threatened Kayole Starlets. 

"I cannot say we are not under pressure to get that win, football is a game of pressure but one just feeds off it to get the results they want. We are going for maximum points and we have a Game plan for it. 

The weather here is different, playing at 1pm with the sun high up and on artificial turf is not what we are used to as a team but we have to adapt, and do so quick so we don't give the hosts the chance," said coach Mwanza. 

Vihiga Queens chasing unbeaten league title

Last weekend, the soldiers twice came from down to equalise against Sparks in a two-all draw, in a match they would have easily won had they utilised their chances. 

"Football is all about the result and we have to use our chances to get the win we want. The table is very tight and a slip up of any manner will have a team quickly plummeting to the relegation zone but positive results will also take us up the log just as quick as the difference in points are small. 

I am proud that despite missing a majority of the players who featured in the first team last season, we are still churning positive results. This is good motivation to the current squad to keep fighting for the top position," added the tactician. 

Kisumu, in the other side, are looking to continue their winning ways against tough opposition and move up from out of danger. Currently, the side is tenth at nine points from ten matches, having won three and lost the rest. 

Meawhile, Gaspo, third on te log are looking to end their two-match winless run as they play a wounded Bunyore away in Mumias. Gaspo have drawn against Ulinzi and Trans Nzoia Falcons in their last two matches.

On their part, Daniel Arunga-coached Bunyore are looking to bounce back after their 4-0 loss to leaders Vihiga Queens as they face Gaspo for the first time ever. 

"Gaspo are a strong and experienced side so we cannot afford to be complacent. We have home advantage and will use that to the best of our ability and stuck to a good game plan. 

We have not played Gaspo before but I am confident we can give them a run for their money. They are third in the log while we are eighth so it will not be an easy match. However, we are chasing a positive result as we hope to move further up the log," Arunga offered. 

In other matches, holders Thika Queens play away to Trans Nzoia Falcons while leaders Vihiga host bottom-placed Kangemi Ladies. 

Saturday fixtures

Bunyore vs Gaspo Women -Mumboha

Trans Nzoia Falcons vs Thika Queens -Kitale

Kisumu All Starlets vs Ulinzi Starlets- Kisumu

Vihiga Queens vs Kangemi Ladies- Mumias