KWPL: Ulinzi Starlets win big to go third

Women Premier League (WPL) title-chasing Ulinzi Starlets were on a roll as they hosted Trans Nzoia Falcons in a league at home at Ruaraka Grounds, picking maximum points to move to third on the log. The military side needed a win to dislodge Falcons from third place and left nothing to chance as they thrashed the visitors 5-1 in a six-goal thriller. Ulinzi Starlets see off Trans Nzoia Falcons while hosts Nakuru City Queens FC beat Kisumu All Starlets by a solitary point in a tight contest, staged at the ASK Nakuru Showground. #FKFWPL pic.twitter.com/USSBtwfL3D— FKF Caretaker – Women (@fkfcc_women) January 30, 2022 Pressure on the visitors gave Ulinzi the first goal in the 21 minute, an own goal, that opened the streak for the soldiers. Siliya Rasoha who handed the Super Cup and Women’s Cup champions their first win against Thika Queens in the league last weekend, again scored Ulinzi’s second in the 50th minute. Five minutes later, Lanoline Aoko who had provided the assist for Rasoha’s goal got her name on the scoresheet in the 53rd minute. Sheril Angachi and scored three minutes later with Ulinzi’s fifth coming in the 77th minute through Jentrix Kuyudi. Victory for the Joseph Mwanza-coached military side takes them to 14 points, two points behind second placed Gaspo Women and five behind leaders Vihiga Queens. Leaders @Vihigaqueens registered a big away win as the #FKFWPL continued on Saturday 29th Jan. There were also big wins for @ThikaQueensFC and @BunyoreStarlets as @gaspow_fc edged @wadadia The action continues today with two matches on the cards pic.twitter.com/fKGWvbGPaK— FKF Caretaker – Women (@fkfcc_women) January 30, 2022 Both Vihiga Queens and Gaspo Women picked wins in their respective matches played on Saturday. Three-time champions Vihiga beat hosts Zetech Sparks 5-0 while Gaspo fought to see off visiting Wadadia 2-1. With seven rounds played, Vihiga reaming the only unbeaten side, losing two points in a barren draw against Gaspo Women. The Boniface Nyamunyamu-coached side leads the standings at 19 points while Tila Wangui-coached Gaspo are second at 16 points. Meawhile, Nakuru Queens picked maximum points in a solitary goal win over Kisumu All Starlets to move to eighth place from the relegation zone where they were in eleventh place after accumulating five points. And in the FKF Division One league, @MakolandersLfc and @SEPGirlsSoccer registered their first points in three matches. #FKFWD1 pic.twitter.com/G1QpauGCR2— FKF Caretaker – Women (@fkfcc_women) January 30, 2022

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