Ulinzi Starlets head coach Joseph Mwanza is still basking in the glory of their third FKF Women’s Cup title.His side saw off Kibera Soccer Ladies 2-1 in the final staged a week ago at the Police Sacco Grounds.Sheryl Angachi and Linda Kihara were on target for Ulinzi with Maximila Robi netting the consolation goal for Kibera.##NAJAVA_MECA_8213797##The two teams had to wait for the close to two months, a delay occasioned by the need to allow Junior Starlets play the fourth round of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2024 qualifiers against Burundi.Ulinzi qualified for the finals after seeing off league champions Police Bullets in the semi finals while Kibera Soccer Ladies beat Zetech Sparks to qualify.Kenyan goalkeeper lands in South Africa ahead of moveMwanza reveals the strategy he employed in order to win the match.“I am very happy to win the final and I want to thank all my players for making this possible. The game was not easy, especially in the second half. We had planned to ensure that we score early goals and take a lead going into halftime because we did not have depth owing to injuries in the team and so we had to win in the first half then try to manage the second half,” said Mwanzia.Mwanzia says they will shift focus to the league title.Sofapaka closing in on new shirt sponsorHe says the gradation of key players from military school is a timely boost.“We now have to shift focus to the league. I am happy with my squad. We now have depth having been boosted by the return of the players who were away for military training, the likes of Angachi and so I feel all departments are now okay going into the new season,” he added. Ulinzi will curtain raise for the new season with a Super Cup clash against Police Bullets.
