After last weekend’s matches that had significant changes to the title and relegation battles, the FKF Women’s Premier League returns for some midweek action today, Wednesday, 12 January 2025.Six matches are lined up across various parts of the country, signifying that all the 12 teams in the league will be in action.While attention might be on the title-chasing trio of Kenya Police Bullets, Kibera Soccer Women and Vihiga Queens, observers will also be keen on Wadadia, who are just a walkover away from relegation to the second tier after they issued a second walkover to Bunyore Starlets last weekend.8 big omissions from Benni McCarthy’s first Harambee Stars squadWadadia vs Kibera Soccer Women Bottom-placed Wadadia are set to face second-placed Kibera Soccer Women in a match that is scheduled to take place at the Mumias Sports Complex at 1000 hrs.Kibera who lost to league leaders Kenya Police Bullets and are now four points away from the top but with a game in hand, will be looking to get back to winning ways and apply pressure on the Law Enforcers even as the second leg continues to shape up the table.##NAJAVA_MECA_8773590##Wadadia have -5 points following deductions due to walkovers and may need a miracle to avoid the drop. Should they fail to show up today, they will be relegated to the second tier.Vihiga Queens vs Trinity Starlets.Kenyan giants Vihiga Queens will welcome Naivasha-based Trinity Starlets from 1300 hrs in the first match of a doubleheader that will be held at the Moi Stadium, Kisumu.Former Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards defender pinpoints blame for dwindling Mashemeji Derby excitementVihiga, whose title chances were dealt a blow when they lost their last league match against Bungoma Queens, are third on the table with 27 points, five shy of Police and will be keen to return to winning ways with a win in this fixture.Sixth-placed Trinity, on the other hand, will be looking for back-to-back wins after their home win against Kisumu All Starlets in their last game.Zetech Sparks vs Kenya Police Bullets##NAJAVA_MECA_8773598##Varsity side Zetech Sparks will welcome league leaders Police Bullets in a match that will be held at Zetech University, Mang’u campus, from 1500 hrs.Police will have to be wary of the seventh-placed side that held the military side to a 2-2 draw in their last league match.League’s top scorer, Rebecca Okwaro, who scored her 12th goal in the win over Kibera Soccer Women, will be hoping to add to her tally and lead Police to victory.William Lenkupae: All you need to know about Australian-born Harambee stars midfielderMombasa Olympic vs Ulinzi StarletsAfter picking a point on the road, Mombasa Olympic will be angling for a home win over Ulinzi Starlets in a match that will be held at the Makande Primary School ground from 1500 hrs.Olympic, who are in the relegation zone, must win to keep their survival hopes alive, while the military side, who are fourth on the league table, will be looking to get back to winning ways and pile pressure on the top three teams after picking draws in their last two matches.##NAJAVA_MECA_8773603##Bungoma Queens vs KISPED QueensFifth-placed Bungoma Queens will host ninth-placed KISPED Queens at the Bungoma National Polytechnic from 1500 hrs.Bungoma head into the match full of confidence following their 2-1 victory over title-chasing Vihiga Queens in their last league match.Salaries and Remuneration Commission deny responsibility of paying Benni McCarthy’s salaryKISPED will be looking to taste victory for the first time in five matches and steer away from the relegation zone that seems to be moving closer to them with only three points separating them with Bunyore Starlets at 10th.Kisumu All Starlets vs Bunyore StarletsLakeside club Kisumu All Starlets will welcome their Vihiga-based neighbours Bunyore Starlets in the last match of the day and the second match at Moi Stadium, Kisumu from 1515 hrs.##NAJAVA_MECA_8773578##All Starlets who are eighth on the league table are in a bad run of form and have not tasted victory in their last five league games, drawing four times and losing one. They will be counting on home advantage to get the much-needed victory.10th-placed Bunyore Starlets, on the other hand, will be giving their all as they continue with their quest to avoid relegation. Bunyore lost their last game against Bungoma Queens and will be looking to get back to winning ways and get a third win in six matches.
