Newbies Kangemi Ladies have their work cut out as they face title-hungry Ulinzi Starlets in their Kenya Women’s Premier League (WPL) opener scheduled for 3 pm at Ligi Ndogo grounds. Kangemi who gained promotion from the Women’s Division One league this season face an Ulinzi side that punched above their weight in their first season in top-flight football to bag the Women’s Cup title. Women’s football is back!The 2021/22 FKF Women’s Premier League kicks off this weekend with six matches. #FKFWPL pic.twitter.com/Kt4EyS2cKd— FKFcaretaker (@FKFcaretaker) December 17, 2021 The military side followed it up with another title in the inaugural season-opening Super Cup, beating league champions Thika Queens on post-match penalties after a one-all draw. “My squad has used the short break we had to gel and work on a few shortcomings we noticed during the Super Cup match. We go in blind against Kangemi, this being our first meeting. We do not know how well they have recruited since watching them play Bunyore in the playoffs. However, we are well prepared and go in expecting a positive result,” said Ulinzi head coach Joseph Mwanza. Holders Thika host a new-face Kayole Starlets that has undergone a turbulent pre-season. The Eastlands-based side let go of two players and have signed eleven for the new season.We are now back to normal business, BIGGER and BETTER.TOMORROW we kick off the 2021/2022 Premier League season by hosting Nakuru City Queens FC at home as from 3:00 PM.Let’s do this!!#VihigaQueens#LegacyMakers pic.twitter.com/JCMhflCkHq— Vihiga Queens FC (@Vihigaqueens) December 17, 2021 Jackline Juma who was expected to take charge of the mid-table outfit also left before the season could kickoff, leaving long-serving Joshua Sakwa at the helm. Thika have also made a few changes to their squad following the exit of top defender Dorcas Shikobe and forwards Mwanahalima Adam as well as Esse Akida who were instrumental in guiding the side to their first title after a three-season dominance by Vihiga Queens. Nyamunyamu using Nakuru match to gauge squad fitnessMeanwhile, Zetech Sparks travel to Kitale where they face hosts Trans Nzoia Falcons while three-time champions Vihiga Queens host Nakuru at Mumias. Saturday FixturesKangemi Ladies vs Ulinzi Starlets (Ligi Ndogo)Thika Queens vs Kayole Starlets (Thika) Trans Nzoia Falcons vs Zetech Sparks (Kitale)Vihiga Queens vs Nakuru City Queens (Mumias)
