The FKF Women Premier League enters Match Day 6 today, with several exciting fixtures lined up across the country. As the competition heats up, teams are battling for crucial points to solidify their positions on the league table. Here’s everything you need to know about this weekend’s action.
Saturday, November 16, 2024 – Fixtures
Mombasa Olympic vs. Zetech Sparks
Venue: Makande Primary
Time: 1 PM
Newcomers Mombasa Olympic host Zetech Sparks in what promises to be an intense encounter. Mombasa Olympic, sitting third-last, are desperate to climb the standings, while Zetech Sparks will look to build on their thrilling 4-3 comeback win against Kenya Police Bullets last weekend.
Trinity Starlets vs. Kisped Queens
Venue: RVIST Grounds
Time: 11 AM
Trinity Starlets, buoyed by the performance of top scorer Jackline Chesang, aim to maintain momentum as they take on Kisped Queens, who are reeling from a narrow 1-0 loss to Bungoma Queens last weekend.
Kisumu Allstarlets vs. Kibera Soccer
Venue:Moi Stadium, Kisumu
Time: 1 PM
Kisumu Allstarlets, fresh from a 3-1 victory over Bunyore Starlets, face table leaders Kibera Soccer, who secured an emphatic 3-0 win against Wadadia last weekend. This top-tier clash is one to watch.
Sunday, November 17, 2024 – Fixtures
Bungoma Queens vs. Ulinzi Starlets
Venue: Bungoma National Polytechnic
Time: 11 AM
Bungoma Queens will host FKF Cup champions Ulinzi Starlets. Both teams have shown flashes of brilliance, and this game could provide a major shake-up in the standings.
Vihiga Queens vs. Bunyore Starlets
Venue: Moi Stadium, Kisumu
Time: 12 PM
Unbeaten Vihiga Queens, currently second on the log, face struggling Bunyore Starlets, who have yet to win a match this season. Vihiga will rely on their solid defense led by goalkeeper Ruth Aturo, who has kept four clean sheets.
Wadadia vs. Kenya Police Bullets
Venue: Mumias Complex
Time: 12 PM
Wadadia, sitting second-last, host Kenya Police Bullets, who are eager to bounce back after losing their unbeaten streak to Zetech Sparks in a dramatic 4-3 defeat.
Match Day 5Recaps and Key Highlights
Zetech Sparks’ End Police Bullets Unbeaten Run
Zetech Sparks stunned Kenya Police Bullets last weekend, coming from 3-1 down to win 4-3. Violet Akinyi’s sensational five-minute hat-trick turned the game around, halting Police Bullets’ 23-match unbeaten run and denying them a chance to equal Vihiga Queens’ record of 24 unbeaten matches.
Kibera Soccer’s Dominance
Kibera Soccer Women solidified their lead with a 3-0 win over Wadadia. Stella Adhiambo, who has three goals this season, played a key role in their victory.
Kisumu Allstarlets Impress
Kisumu Allstarlets earned a crucial 3-1 win over Bunyore Starlets last weekend, showcasing their attacking prowess.
League Standings Update
1. Kibera Soccer Women – 10 points (5 games, 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss)
2. Vihiga Queens – 10 points (4 games, 3 wins, 1 draw) – Only unbeaten team in the league.
5. Kenya Police Bullets- 8 points (5 games, 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss).
Winless Team In the League
At the bottom of the table, Bunyore Starlets remain winless, having lost all five matches and conceded 11 goals.
Key Player Stats
Top Scorers
1. Catherine Khaemba (Bungoma Queens) – 5 goals
2. Jackline Chesang (Trinity Starlets) – 4 goals
3. Rebecca Okwaro (Kenya Police Bullets) – 4 goals
4. Violet Akinyi (Zetech Sparks) – 3 goals
Clean Sheets
– Ruth Aturo (Vihiga Queens) – 4 clean sheets
– Vivian Shiyonzo (Kibera Soccer) – 4 clean sheets
– Annete Kundu (Police Bullets) – 4 clean sheets
Coach Reactions
Kenya Police Bullets’ Head Coach Beldine Odembareflected on the team’s recent loss:
“Sunday’s result may have halted our unbeaten run, yet it does nothing to diminish the resilience, talent, and commitment each of you has displayed throughout this journey… Let it serve as both a lesson and a catalyst. Champions are not defined by an unbroken string of victories but by their capacity to rise and respond.”
Upcoming Drama Match Day 6
As Match Day 6 unfolds, all eyes are on Vihiga Queens and Kibera Soccer, who are setting the pace in the league. Meanwhile, teams like Bunyore Starlets and Wadadia will look to turn their seasons around before it’s too late.