What better way to bring the first leg of the 2021/22 Women Premier League (WPL) season to a close than with a clash between champions Thika Queens and league leaders Vihiga Queens.The highlight match of the day scheduled for Thika Stadium from noon will see the holders go on a mission to subject the visitors to their first defeat of the season.2021-22 FKF Women Premier League Table Standings as at Monday, 14/03/2022.Meanwhile, TOMORROW we shall be ‘setting the record clear’ at the Thika Municipal Stadium as from 12:00 PM.Don’t Miss!#VihigaQueens#LegacyMakers pic.twitter.com/4vAaRCTTCN— Vihiga Queens FC (@Vihigaqueens) March 15, 2022 The three-time WPL champions remain unbeaten, drawing once in ten matches played so far. What’s more, the CECAFA champions have scored the highest number of goals at 40 while conceding seven times.👑 A GAME FOR THE THRONE 👑12:00 NOON || THIKA STADIUM || KESHO || @ThikaQueensFC vs @Vihigaqueens || pic.twitter.com/1SLIsNPxr2— Thika Queens Football Club (@ThikaQueensFC) March 15, 2022 On their part, Thika, currently third on the log, have lost twice, first in a shock defeat to Bunyore Starlets in the season opener and again to Gaspo Women. They have also picked two draws for 20 points, one below second-placed Gaspo.“We are well prepared for the match. We did not have much time to rest after our weekend match but luckily, the knocks we had were not serious and all the players are up for selection but for those with long term injuries. Rachael Mwema’s absence continues to be a big blow as her experience would have been a big push in such a match.NEXT ASSIGNMENT!✅ @ThikaQueensFC 🆚 @Vihigaqueens🏟 Thika Stadium -Thika⏰ 1️⃣2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ HRS🗓 Wednesday 1️⃣6️⃣th March 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣2️⃣Tuwafanyie ile kitu ama tuwahurumie juu wametuekea Trophy😃😃#VihigaQueens#LegacyMakers pic.twitter.com/Nu0rXdQS5n— Vihiga Queens FC (@Vihigaqueens) March 14, 2022 However, we are out for maximum points. We know they are a tough side but they also know it will be no walk in the park playing us at home. We want to finish the first leg on a high and we will fight to the last minute,” offered Thika team manager Granton Mganga.Vihiga are looking to continue their unbeaten run as they look to hit 31 points and extend their lead at the helm.The side conceded two of their seven goals in their last encounter against bottom-placed Kangemi Ladies and it remains to be seen if they can handle the pressure at Thika for a clean sheet.Stern test awaits Gaspo in mid-week duel with ambitious Nakuru QueensMeanwhile, Ulinzi Starlets face Kayole who are grappling to leave the relegation zone. The military side are hoping to carry the momentum from their 1-2 win away to Kisumu in search of maximum points against Kayole. Kayole, on their part, go out in search of their fourth win to rank 11th.The other match will see Nakuru Queens host Gaspo as the latter look to defend their second place.
