Kenya Women Premier League (WPL) enters the round of 15 this weekend with Cup champions Ulinzi Starlets facing Kisumu All Starlets at Moi Stadium on Saturday 8 April from noon.The Joseph Wambua-coached military side are out to bag a win that will see them move third on the log before the rest of the teams play their matches on Sunday.In the reverse match played at Ulinzi Complex, the hosts picked a 2-1 win, a result the tactician hopes his charges can replicate when they take on Kisumu at home.Current standings for the @FKF_WPL after 14 rounds. @gaspow_fc lead by GD after their 3-0 win on the weekend. @Vihigaqueensfc keeping chase, won 1-0 against @ZetechUni Sparks. Quite the interesting season pic.twitter.com/VjMwhOq97Y— Matheka (@Lynmatheka) April 3, 2023 “Playing a team like Kisumu is never easy as they are very defensive and rely most on counter attacks especially when up against the top teams. When a team sits back a lot it gets harder to penetrate their defense. We are, however, prepared for all that and are out to bag the win as it will aid in our chase for the league title,” offered coach Wambua.Ulinzi are fifth on the log with 26 points. They are tied on points with former champions Thika Queens with only two goals separating the two.Stewart Omondi delighted after bagging first goal of the season for Tusker##NAJAVA_MECA_7161267##In third place is Nakuru Queens who are a point higher while the race for the top remains tight with Gaspo leading at 31 points, two goals ahead of holders Vihiga who have the same number of points.Wambua admits that the top two teams have an advantage when it comes to the league title race but in a quick rejoinder says his team is not losing focus yet.“It is too early to say that the league is out of reach. We have dropped some crucial points that would have put us up there with the title challengers but with eight matches left, anything is possible. Relegation threatened Shujaa set to rope in experienced Amonde, Agero to help team avoid the dropIn football, anything is possible in eight rounds. We will play our part, win our matches and see how the rest of the season unfolds,” the tactician added.Five matches are scheduled for Sunday as the race for the league title continues. Gaspo Women who have roped in former national team coach Jacob ‘ghost’ Mulee are out to dethrone Vihiga Queens who have had a shaky season, com[pared to their previous performances but still remain the team to beat.
