Kenya Women Premier League (WPL) champions Thika Queens play a revamped Kangemi Ladies in match day seven as the former look to get back to winning ways. Thika lost 1-0, on the weekend, to rivals Ulinzi Starlets, their first league defeat in the hands of the Super Cup and Women’s Cup champions. Their redemption match against the winless Kangemi has, however, been made tougher by the return of Kangemi’s squad that helped the side gain promotion. Falcons looking to bounce back after Nakuru drawA majority of the players in that squad have not been in action for the first five marches. However, they were in action against Zetech Sparks last weekend, giving the varsity side a run for their money as Bernard Kitolo’s students coming from behind to win 4-3. Ahead of the Kangemi match, Thika’s assistant captain Nuru Hadima said that her side will need to be more tactical. “Ulinzi’s loss was painful but that is part of the game. As we head to subsequent games, our finishing and performance in midfield have to improve. We are champions and that puts a target on our backs, we have to be at our best against any team,” she offered. Meawhile, second-placed Gaspo Women take on Wadadia FC as they look to bounce back from their goalless stalemate against three-time champions Vihiga Queens and bag maximum points. After six matches, the Tila Wangui-coached side are trailing the leaders, Vihiga by two points and a win could take them top if Vihiga falter in their campaign for maximum points against Zetech Sparks. Kitolo exuding confidence ahead of Sparks’ clash with Vihiga QueensIn other Saturday matches Daniel Arunga-coached Bunyore are looking to move from the relegation zone to seventh place with a win at home over visiting Kayole Starlets. The two sides are tied on points at six after six matches, having won twice. Kayole, however, have a superior goal difference. A win for either side will see them move to nine points, two above seventh-placed Zetech who are in action against Vihiga Queens in the other match of the day. SaturdayBunyore Starlets vs Kayole Starlets Gaspo Women vs Wadadia FC Thika Queens vs Kangemi Ladies Zetech Sparks vs Vihiga Queens
