WPL: Ulinzi face Kayole Starlets in Sunday clash

The FKF Women Premier League match week seven continues today, Sunday 30 November, with the final fixture pitting Ulinzi Starlets against Kayole Starlets at the Ulinzi Sports Complex from 11.00 am. It will be the first-ever meeting between the two sides.

Kenya Police Bullets top the standings with 15 points, one ahead of second-placed Trinity Starlets, while Vihiga sit third with 11 points.

Ulinzi, currently fourth, have posted mixed results in recent weeks. They beat Madira Soccer Assassins 3-0 in their last outing, which followed a narrow 1-0 loss to Trinity Starlets. Sixth-placed Kayole have also experienced inconsistent form, recording a loss, a draw, and a win in their last three matches, including a 4-1 victory over Kisped Queens in their previous match.

Ulinzi will be seeking consistency and a winning rhythm as they continue their title push. Head coach Collins Ochieng will be banking on home advantage to see off the resilient Kayole side, who have impressed in their debut top-flight season.

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Kayole head coach Mary Adhiambo believes her players have the quality and mentality needed to challenge Ulinzi.

“I am impressed with the quality we have. It has been evident in our past matches, and together with our winning mentality, we are ready for Ulinzi. They are a good side and so are we. We will maintain our strategy and plan regardless of what they bring,” Adhiambo told the club’s media.

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Saturday results

Trinity Starlets missed the chance to move top of the WPL table after being held to a 1-1 draw by Zetech Sparks at the Zetech University Mang’u Campus. Trinity, who began the match two points behind Kenya Police Bullets, took an early lead in the seventh minute through Shalen Njeri. Zetech equalized in the 56th minute from the penalty spot through Bertha Omita, and the match ended level.

At the Moi Stadium in Kisumu, Bungoma Queens defeated Kisumu Allstarlets 2-1 away. Ruth Chebungei opened the scoring before Becky Nyongesa doubled the lead in the 68th minute. Allstarlets scored a late consolation but remained bottom of the table with just one point from seven matches. Bungoma moved up to seventh.

In Homa Bay, league newcomers Gideon Starlets secured their second win of the season with a 2-1 victory over Kibera Soccer Women at the Raila Odinga Stadium. Gideon took the lead in the sixth minute through Vivian, but Faith Mboya equalized almost immediately. Cyntia Adhiambo restored Gideon’s lead in the 21st minute, and they held on to claim all three points, lifting them to ninth with six points.