Police Bullets edge Bungoma Queens to scent KWPL title

Bullets’ charge to retain the title was boosted by Kibera Soccer Women defeat who fell 1-0 to Ulinzi Starlets at Ulinzi Sports Complex the same day with two matches left for play in the 2024/2025 season.

Eunice Mwangi scored in the 30th minute as the Law Enforcers inched closer to clinching back to back league titles.

The win took Bullets to 42 points, three above Ulinzi, who however have one match remaining, a home tie against Kisumu All Starlets.

Kibera Soccer Women slipped to third on 38 points following the defeat by the soldiers.

In Kisumu, four-time champions Vihiga Queens beat Kisumu All Starlets 4-2 on Wednesday to remain fourth with 37 points.

Swaumu Masungo, Noel Amutata, Providence Khasiala and Christine Adhiambo scored a goal apiece for Vihiga Queens while Pauline Machimbo and Monica Etot gave All Starlets consolation goals.

Vihiga Queens tactician Boniface Nyamunyamuh said she still had hopes of reclaiming the title, if they win their remaining two matches against Bullets and Kisped Queens respectively.

“It was a very tough match considering that Kisumu are facing relegation and were avoiding to overcome it.

“Mathematically, if we manage to win the two remaining matches and hope our opponents lose, then we can win the league. I’m urging my players to continue pushing hard to ensure we restore our lost glory. A gap between 42 points and 37 is not that huge and if the leaders lose any of the remaining matches then it will be a plus for us.”

Meanwhile, Bunyore Starlets are mathematically relegated after a 3-2 defeat to Zetech Sparks at Mumboha Grounds in Luanda, Vihiga County.

Even if they win their final two matches, Starlets, who have been in the top flight league for three seasons, will not escape the chop as they trail fellow relegation candidates Mombasa Olympic by five points.

Mombasa Olympic will be forced to win their remaining matches and hope Kisumu Starlets, who are currently ninth, drop points to survive but any other outcome will see them compete in the relegation playoff.