Kenya Police Bullets and Vihiga Queens will be chasing contrasting ambitions when they take to the pitch this Sunday, June 8, in the semi-finals of the FKF Women’s Cup.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsPolice Bullets, fresh from clinching the FKF Women’s Premier League title, are hoping to cap off a dominant season with a domestic double.##NAJAVA_MECA_8968783##They will face Kibera Soccer Women at Dandora Stadium, from 1 pm, a side that shocked defending champions Ulinzi Starlets in the quarterfinals by winning 4–3 on penalties.Bullets, meanwhile, cruised past Zetech Sparks with a commanding 3–0 victory, underlining their intent to sweep both major domestic trophies.Led by a confident and in-form squad, the league champions will head into the semi-final as favorites, but Kibera’s giant-killing record means the tie is far from a formality.It will also see a tactical battle between Harambee Starlets coach Beldine Odemba and his rumoured successor, David Vigajo, on the opposite side.3K FC, Fortune Sacco set for Majirani Derby as NSL promotion race heats upAt Mumias Sports Complex, four-time league champions Vihiga Queens face Bungoma Queens in the other semi-final, a match that carries more than just a place in the final for Vihiga.After a disappointing league campaign where they finished fourth, head coach Boniface Nyamunyamu has made it clear that the cup remains their only realistic shot at silverware this season.“We missed out on the league title, but this is now our focus. A win here would lift the girls’ morale and give us something to build on for next season,” said Nyamu.Vihiga booked their place in the semis after a tense shootout victory over Eldoret Falcons, winning 4–1 on penalties.Farouk Shikalo opens up on Harambee Stars’ mentorship roleBungoma, on the other hand, dispatched Trinity Queens 3–0 in the quarters to reach this stage, and will be no pushovers.“We’ve studied Bungoma carefully, they’re a solid side. We shared a venue during the quarters and managed to analyze their play and spot areas we can exploit. That gives us confidence going into the match,” added Nyamu.##NAJAVA_MECA_8967500##However, Vihiga will have to navigate the semi-final without their first-choice goalkeeper, Mercy Akoth, who is suspended after receiving a red card in their previous match.“Losing Mercy is a big blow. She’s been a rock between the posts. But I trust both Sally Kavingwa and Alice Wavinya to step in and deliver,” the coach said. “We are urging our fans to show up and rally behind us. We want to go all the way and lift this trophy for the first time.”Meanwhile, Bungoma’s Godfrey Mabonga expressed satisfaction with how his team performed in the league and the Cup, hoping to carry the same form to the semis. The margins between the two teams in the league were minimal as Vihiga finished fourth on the log with 38 points, six points more than Bungoma in fifth.“We are ready for the game. We are underdogs in the game, but at this point, what counts is whatever you give on the pitch and not history. We are stronger after what was also an intense week of training,” Mabonga told Daily Sport.
