Bandari Queens thrash Uweza Women in an NSL match

Bandari Queens FC bounced back to winning ways edging out Uweza Women FC 5-1 in a Women National Super League match played Saturday afternoon at Serani Sports Ground in Mombasa.

Bandari Queens got their goals through Happy Mutta and Saumu Mnyazi who both hit a brace then Eve Chemutai made it five for the hosts. Yvonne Kidaha scored the consoling goal for Uweza Women.

In an ironic twist, it was the visitors who shook the net first through Vyonne Kidaha in the 17th minute after a defensive line mix-up.

Bandari Queens collected themselves quickly and equalised in 27th minut through their top scorer Happy Muta who slotted in low and hard after Uweza Women defender Mildred Kanyisi misplaced a pass. The hosts doubled their advantage through Eve Chemutai in the 32nd minute, tapping into an empty net after winger Agnes Olesi shot deflected off the side post.

Five minutes before half time, Bandari Queens almost extended their lead but Kadzo Charo shot deflected off the side post.

Happy Mutta the got her second 18 minutes after the interval connecting a splitter pass from Tacy Olembo to beat goalkeeper Rosline Adhiambo.

Saumu Mnyazi the  made it four for the hosts with 14 minutes to go  before Saumu Mnyazi wrapped up the win  two minutes to the end of the game.

Speaking after the match Bandari Queens coach Janet Amunga praised her side for dominating the game.

"Today we played our hearts out and I’m happy we scored many goals and now focus shifts to our final first leg game.”

On his part, Charles Kahindi, Uweza Women FC tactician cited lack of concentration for the embarrassing defeat.

"We started the game well but my girls lost concentration and communication- that led to the heavy loss.”

The NSL women league takes a 3 weeks break Christmas break, and is scheduled to resume early January.