Former Women Premier League (WPL) champions Thika Queens seem to have put their bad start to the season behind them and are now in title contention.As they host struggling Kayole Starlets at the Thika Stadium on Saturday 25 February, they are favourites for maximum points, a feat that puts them top of the table albeit for the night. @FKF_WPL action this weekend SaturdayKangemi Ladies vs Ulinzi Starlets FC- Dagoretti High School (12:00 pm)Thika Queens vs Kayole Starlets- Thika Stadium (2:00 pm) 📸 courtesy pic.twitter.com/SSoP88xUtx— Matheka (@Lynmatheka) February 25, 2023 Against a Joshua Sakwa-coached side that has yet to win a single match this campaign and are on the negative in points after handing three walkover that led to point deductions, the path to the top for Thika seems clear.Under the tutelage of a caretaker tactician Fred Majani, who took over from another stand-in coach Richard Kanyi following the exit of Joseph Oyoo, they seem to have put their troubles behind them and are on a winning streak. ##NAJAVA_MECA_7049873##”As we face Kayole, we will be cautious as they are likely to face us with the attitude that they have nothing to lose and that makes it a tricky clash for us.We have to find a way to bust their defence as they are likely to sit back, knowing they cannot beat Thika. Luckily the experience of our forward line led by the league’s top scorer Wendy Achieng and Chris Kach gives us and edge and we are going for the win,” offered team manager Granton Mganga in an interview with Mozzart Sport.In form K’Ogalo face acid test against rejuvenated Kenya PoliceA win for Thika puts them top of the table on 21 points, two more than holders Vihiga Queens and three ahead of Gaspo Women who are ate to be in action on Sunday. “The league is very tight and we cannot afford to slip and lose points in any of the remaining two matches before the mid-season break. Those six points are crucial as we regroup for the return leg,” Mganga added. Thika’s three losses came in their first five clashes of the season, going down to Trans Nzoia Falcons in their league opener and to Bunyore Starlets and Ulinzi Starlets in their fourth and fifth matches respectively. In the other match of the day, Joseph Mwanza-coached Ulinzi Starlets face off with relegation-bound Kangemi Ladies at Dagoretti High School grounds. FKF Women Premier League Standings and Top Scorers Chart as at 12th February 2023.#VihigaQueens#LegacyMakers pic.twitter.com/lWAH3Xq4Jn— Vihiga Queens FC (@Vihigaqueensfc) February 15, 2023 SaturdayKangemi Ladies vs Ulinzi Starlets FC- Dagoretti High School (12:00 pm)Thika Queens vs Kayole Starlets- Thika Stadium (2:00 pm) SundayVihiga Queens vs Nakuru City Queens- Mumias Complex (12:00 pm)Gaspo Women vs Wadadia- GEMS Cambridge (12:00 pm) Kisumu All Starlets vs Zetech Sparks- Moi Stadium (11:00)Bunyore Starlets vs Trans Nzoia Falcons- Mumboha Grounds (1:00 pm)
