Four-time Kenya Women's Premier League (KWPL) champions Vihiga Queens have vowed to take a bullet from the Kenyan police if both teams honk their horns during Saturday's league match at Police Sacco Stadium.
Both teams are tied at the top of the league with 28 points, but Law Enforcers currently lead on goal difference.
After defeating Kibera Soccer Ladies 2-0 in their last match, Vihiga head coach Boniface Nyamunyam believes his team has what it takes to defeat the Law Enforcers and regain the lead. ing.
“We have been preparing intensively for tomorrow's game, even though the Bullets are a tough team. We believe we will defeat them and regain supremacy in the league. 2nd place in the league That doesn't hurt our morale at all.We were in the same position last season, but we were finally able to win our fourth title.
“I encourage my girls to stay focused and have plenty of determination for the matches. We have to take each match at a time and respect every opponent we play. ” Nyamnyam said.
Barrett will be heading into the match with the heart of last weekend's 3-0 win against Toyokoma Queens FC.
At the same time, Nyamnyam mourned the death of former captain Marcileen Wayodi, who moved to Ugandan side Kampala City.
The Harambee Starlets midfielder will become the latest star to beat the KWPL giants, it was announced on Wednesday, with reports claiming the 29-year-old has signed a two-year contract with the Ugandan side, with an option for a further year. It was done.
Wayodi captained the KWPL champions in 2022 after Enes Mhango moved to Romanian side Farul Constanta and contributed immensely to the team's midfield department.
“Losing Wayodi is a big blow for us, but at the same time it is a blessing for the player, because she has the chance to further her career. I love seeing them make a good impression and it means we are nurturing their talent well.”
Other KWPL matches to be played on Saturday include Bungoma Queens taking on Gaspo at the Sangalo Institute and Kibera Soccer Ladies taking on Wadadia at the Wolves Den in Kajiado.
On Sunday, Ulinzi Starlets will host Nakuru City Queens at the Ulinzi Complex, while Bunyore Starlets will take on Zetek Sparks at the Mumboja ground.
Bungoma Queens FC vs Gaspo Women’s FC – 11am (Sangallo Institute)
Kibera Soccer Ladies FC vs Wadadia FC – 11:00 AM (The Wolves Den, Oloroi Tikosh)
Kenya Police Bullets FC vs Vihiga Queens FC – 3pm (Police Sacco Stadium, Nairobi)
Ulinzi Starlets FC vs Nakuru City Queens FC – 12pm (Ulinzi Complex Stadium, Nairobi)
Bunyore Starlets FC vs Zetek Sparks FC – 1pm (Vihiga, Mamboja Ground)
