Kenya Women’s Cup and Super Cup champions Ulinzi Starlets travel to Mumias where they face Wadadia FC on Wednesday 5 January in a Women Premier League (WPL) clash. The Joseph Mwanza-coached military side is coming off a 2-0 defeat, at home, to three-time league champions Vihiga Queens and will be looking to bounce back to winning ways. “Our biggest undoing against Vihiga Queens was our missed chances. We created many but our finishing was wanting, something I have addressed with the team as well as other aspects that needed working on. I have done my due diligence to know what to expect against the side, but they have some new players so one can never be too certain with such a side,” He added; We will be in unfamiliar territory, being our first meeting with the side but this is football We have strategies that if well executed will work against any team. We are ready for Wadadia.” The side has felt the heat of the post- Neddy Atieno era, with the tactician admitting that she is missed upfront. Pale kwa New Year Resolutions ongeza. “Attend Kenya Women’s Premier League matches regularly” 😉. pic.twitter.com/JVECCnGeNH— Rachael Muema (@IamRachaelMuema) December 22, 2021 The lethal striker decided to hang her boots, at the age of 29, after the side won the season-opening Super Cup against league champions Thika Queens. Her decision to quit, just when she had returned to the national team and at a time she looked well on her way to captaining the military side to their first league title left many surprised. However, coach Mwanza, in his interview following the Vihiga loss said it was time for his forwards to step up and fit her shoes. ⚽️| Neddy Atieno has retired from football😪Full Story📩#NeddyAtieno #WPLhttps://t.co/9lan6J2cW8— Mozzart Sport Kenya (@MozzartSportKe) November 13, 2021 Up front, the tactician is set to rely heavily on the experience Lucy Mukhwana who has blown hot and cold in the two matches played, missing some big chances while scoring a brace against Kangemi in the opening match. Skipper Diana Shakava, returning Jentrix Kuyudi, having been away for military training, Joan Naututu and the midfield Sheril Angachi are also expected to be a thorn in Wadadia’s flesh.
