WPL: Police Bullets face Kibera test in league returns

Coach Beldine Odemba will look to guide her charges, Kenya Police Bullets, to victory when the side lines up for the Women Premier League (WPL) against Kibera Soccer Ladies on Sunday 7 April from 3 pm.The law enforcers head to The Wolves Den in Olooloitikosh, chasing victory that will extend their unbeaten streak in the top tier, on their debut, to 16 matches. Police remain favorites for the title, having gone 8 points ahead of closest competitor Ulinzi Starlets and nine ahead of holders Vihiga Queens, who have two matches in hand, as the league enters the home stretch. Vihiga Queens coach remains hopeful amid tough KWPL competitionOn their part, fourth-placed Kibera Soccer Ladies are chasing a ninth win that has the potential to put them in second place should the defending champions, Vihiga, who go up against Zetech Sparks, drop all three points. Kibera have had one of their best runs in the top tier, winning eight, drawing three, and losing four times for 27 points, ten behind the league leaders. In their first leg meeting, the two sides shared the spoils, Kibera drawing first blood off a corner kick that Bullets failed to clear, Nancy Atako pouncing on a loose ball for a tap-in.##NAJAVA_MECA_8010924##Their advantage was, however, short-lived, as Rebecca Okwaro equalized for the hosts some minutes later. She picked up the ball near the half line and drove, past the onrushing keeper, before leisurely tapping into an empty net.Elsewhere, Zetech Sparks host four-time league champions Vihiga at Imani Complex in Ruiru with the Bernard Kitolo-led varsity side keen to cause an upset and move to the top five on the log.Kitolo’s charges, however, have their work cut out as they lost the first-leg clash 2-0 to coach Boniface Nyamunyamu’s charges. The other match of the day pits Bunyore Starlets against Bungoma Queens from 1 pm at MumbohaStadium.Will Bidco get their cup revenge on Sunday when they confront KCB?Soccer Assassins move up a spot 🔼#FKFWPL pic.twitter.com/kGKGHeO1rI— FKF Women Premier League (@FKF_WPL) April 6, 2024

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