Mombasa Olympics have been promoted back to the Football Kenya Federation Women Premier (FKFWPL), ending their eight-year stay in the cold.Under the tutelage of Joseph Oyoo, the Olympics confirmed their status after garnering wins in their two-weekend matches.The FKF Women National Super League Zone A champions beat Sunderland Samba 3-1 and Macmillan Queens 3-0 to pip Kayole Starlets and Mathare United Women FC to the coveted top-tier ticket.##NAJAVA_MECA_8094772##This was the inaugural campaign of the second tier in the women’s football structure, where winners earn automatic promotion to the top-flight league while the second-placed clubs in each zone face off in promotion playoffs to determine the third team to join the league.Reflecting on the achievement, coach Oyoo noted that the win was not only for the team but also for the entire Coast region, which he says has been ridiculed for a lack of a team in the women’s top tier.“The promotion has been welcomed in the Coast region since for a long time, we have had no team from the region playing in the Women Premier League,” remarked the former Thika Queens gaffer.“It was not easy; our competitors offered a healthy competition and we had to go the extra mile to get our hands on the championship, We are proud that the Coast Region is going to be accorded the respect it deserves after this massive win,” he added.He went on, “This is a massive chance for players from this region and beyond to showcase their talents at the biggest stage in the country and make huge strides in their careers.”Sakaja proud of Dandora Stadium’s impact months after completionHe further attributed the promotion to the proper coordination among the technical bench, stating that each member played a vital role in ensuring Olympic success.Olympics, now join Kisumu All Starlets after the lakeside team emerged champions in Zone B.Kisped Queens from Zone B will play Zone A runners-up between Mathare Women and Kayole Starlets to determine the third and final side to board the premier league bus.Congratulations Mombasa olympic ladies fc on your Promotion to the Kenya Women Premier League Season 2024/25#FootballKE pic.twitter.com/MdHrlI9TuB— Luhya_Dollar (@Dollar__SM) May 13, 2024
