WPL: Vihiga Queens angling for positive start

Vihiga Queens have already lost once this season to Ulinzi Starlets in the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Women’s Super Cup that served as a curtain raiser to the 2023/24 Women Premier League (WPL) action.

As the two sides clash in the league opener away at the Moi Stadium, Kisumu, on Sunday 8 October from 2pm, head coach Boniface Nyamunyamu is confident history will not repeat itself and his charges will get a positive start in their title defense quest.

Not only has the side lost in the Super Cup clash, the champions lost to the military side at home last season, only to exact their revenge away. However, the tactician is hoping to have a better result against Joseph Wambua’s charges this time round.

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“I have not changed anything. Instead, we have worked on minimizing the mistakes that saw us lose against Ulinzi last weekend in Nairobi. They are a good side so we expect a tough clash but the target is to have a positive start to our season,” Nyamunyamu offered.

The four-time champions are likely to meet a slightly tinkered squad from the one they played last weekend with reliable sources indicating that at least three players who were key for coach Mwanza then will not feature, having joined Recruits Training School (RTS).

However, the Vihiga tactician is not letting down his guard.

Action gets underway with debutants Bungoma Queens welcoming returning Kibera Soccer Sisters at Sudi Stadium in Nzoia on Saturday 7 October.

Four matches are on the cards on day two of the 2023/24 season, Sunday 8 October, with last season’s runners up Gaspo Women hosting Bunyore Starlets at Stima Club from noon.

Trans Nzoia Falcons host Zetech Sparks a Ndura from 1PM EAT while Nakuru City Quuens play host to Wadadia at the ASK Grounds from 2 PM EAT.

The Vihiga versus Ulinzi match is the fourth on the cards, also kicking off at 2PM EAT.

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