Ulinzi Starlets aim to floor Kangemi Ladies, have title dreams in sight

Ulinzi Starlets head coach Joseph Wambua is aiming for victory when his charges come up against Kangemi Ladies in the Kenya Women Premier League (KWPL) match set for this weekend.

The league will be making a return after the international break.

Vihiga Queens lead the log with 28 points, seven ahead of second placed Gaspo, while Thika Queens third with 20 points. Ulinzi Starlets and Trans Nzoia Falcons complete the top five with 19 and 18 points respectively.

According to Wambua, their title dreams remain alive and this can only be attained by beginning the second leg on a sound footing when they face the Kangemi Ladies.

He said:  “I am happy that we are among top three teams on the log, my prayer is that my players will continue winning every match so as to win the league. Our next match will be against Kangemi Ladies on Sunday, April 3, at the Ruaraka Grounds in Nairobi and going by the proper training we have had so far, I am sure we will emerge victorious.”

Kangemi may be lagging behind for now but that doesn’t mean we have to underrate them. Remember they have one of their players in the top scorers list and despite us harvesting 6-2 win in the first round, things will be hard this time but we are soldiers, we are going for a win,” he enthused.

Wambua however said plans are underway of having new signings to bolster their squad.

“We have already spotted and contacted few players we wish to recruit to our team. As you aware, our striker Neddy Atieno was included in the formed FKF Caretaker Committee hence we need to seal such gaps. I can’t reveal where the negotiations have reached but all shall be revealed soon.

He added: “I can say without fear that Ulinzi Starlets is the only team with many united and dedicated fans in the entire league. Our fans follow us wherever we go and they cheer up from the start to the end even if we lose. I want to congratulate them and urge them to continue with the same spirit going to the second round.

A total of six matches will be on the cards this weekend; Bunyore Starlets will play Wadadia at the Mumboha Stadium in Vihiga on Saturday.

On Sunday, Gaspo will host Kisumu All Starlets at the Stima Club in Nairobi, Zetech Sparks will entertain Trans Nzoia Falcons at the GEMS Cambridge in Ngong Road, Nairobi while Kayole Starlets will host the champions Thika Queens at the Stima Club in Nairobi as Nakuru City Queens square it out with Vihiga Queens at the ASK Showground in Nakuru.