FKF-WPL: Kenya Police Bullets, Vihiga Queens off to a perfect start

Police Bullets' Norah Ann and Linda Okoside (left) of Kisped Queens during Women Premier league opening match at Police Sacco stadium. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Kenya Police Bullets kicked off their title defense on a high note after thrashing Kisped Queens 3-0 during the opening day of the 2024-2025 FKF Women’s Premier League match played on Saturday at Police Sacco Stadium.

Lydia Akoth opened the scores in the 39th minute to give the champions a narrow 1-0 half time lead before Rebecca Okwaro netted a brace to kill off the visitors.

Okwaro who was instrumental during Police’s stellar run last season first found the back of the net in the 51^st minute before rounding off the scores with his second of the game and season 10 minutes later.

In Kisumu, former champions Vihiga Queens also launched their campaign with a 1-0 win over Ulinzi Starlets.

In what turned out to be a tough match for the hosts, Khasiala Providence Mukalo came out the hero of the day after scoring an 89^th minute winner and break the soldier’s hearts.

A tough first half for both sides saw the game go to half time tied at 0-0 before Mukalo launched on to a free kick delivery from Ruth Khasoha to hand Queens maximum points.

In Bungoma, Kibera Soccer Women defied all odds to edge out hosts Bungoma Queens 2-0 in an entertaining match played at National Polytechnic.

Amina Nyakoa put Kibera ahead with an early goal, scoring after 10 minutes of action to give the visitors a 1-0 lead, a slender advantage they carried into half time.

Anna Arusi sealed the win with a last-minute strike in the 90th minute, ensuring Kibera left Bungoma with all three points.

At the RVIST Grounds in Nakuru, Trinity Starlets won by a 3-0 scoreline against Bunyore Starlets.

Action resumes on Sunday in Kisumu where Kisumu All Starlets will host Zetech Sparks.