In a bid to be competitive in the top tier league, Bunyore Starlets have bolstered their squad as the second leg of the Women Premier League (WPL) gets underway.Bunyore Starlets, who will on Sunday face Thika Queens in a bid to complete a double against the holders, have made eleven additions to their team. Vihiga Queens motivated to win league unbeatenThe side, currently eight on the log at 15 points from 12 matches played so far have gone for youth in their latest signings and have a chance to test the new players’ mettle in their next match away Thika. The top tier debutants shocked Thika in Mumboha stadium in the first leg, subjecting the defending champions to theor first defeat of the 2021/22 season. “We know Thika is a tough side, a title contender, but we will fight for maximum points even on their own turf. We had a good start to the second leg, winning the first match against Wadadia and that gives us the morale and momentum heading to Thika,” said Bunyore head coach Daniel Arunga. The tactician has added four defenders to the squad with centre back Gloria Awinja and full-back Alice Akinyi joining from Lwak girls. Mwanisha Mulongo, a fullback, joins from Navakholo while schoolmate Mwanaida Nawire completes the list of defenders. ICYMI | Collated results from this weekend’s #FKFWPL action.Big wins for Ulinzi Starlets and Gaspo as Vihiga Queens stay top and unbeaten pic.twitter.com/7F3LNe4xbg— FKF Caretaker – Women (@fkfcc_women) April 3, 2022 Six more come in to bolster Arunga’s midfield with Josephine Auma, who was previously unattached, Eunice Achieng joining from Ebubayi Secondary as offensive midfielders a position they will have competition from Floice Ondiso roped in from Nyakach and Brenda Ongachi, previously unattached. Lucky Okumu who joins from Wadadia FC and Dorcus Anyango, previously unattached complete the list of midfielders while Milly Ashiembi from Navakholo jojns as the sole striker to be added to the current squad.
