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Kisumu All Starlets crowned FKF Women's National Super League champions

Football

By Washington Onyango | Jun 09, 2024

**Kisumu All Starlets's Monica Etoto (center) celebrates after scoring.**[FKF]

Kisumu All Starlets are the 2024 FKF Women’s National Super League champions.

Kisumu were crowned champions on Saturday after a 3-2 five-goal thriller victory against Mombasa Olympic at Dandora Stadium.

Kisumu took an early 1-0 lead after Monica Etot found the back of the net to set the game tempo.

However, two goals in 10 minutes saw Mombasa Olympic take a 2-1 lead to the break after Bush Nell Sharon scored twice for in the 28th and 39th minutes.

In the final half, Oraro Rosemary reignited her side title ambitions with a goal in the 86th minute to tie the scores at 2-2 with four minutes left.

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And just when Mombasa Olympic thought they would be heading to extra time and possible penalties, Etot completed her brace with a decisive goal in the 94th minute, sealing the championship for Kisumu All Starlets.

In another WNSL playoff match, KISPED Queens secured the last FKF Women’s Premier League promotion slot following a 1-0 victory against Kayole Starlet.

Linda Ajwang’ found the back of the net for KISPED in the 29th minute to ensure her side’s promotion.

In the FKF Women’s Division One final playoff, Vickers Queens triumphed with a 4-1 win against Kakamega Starlets to be crowned WDIV1 champions.

Diana Koseke opened the scoring for Vickers in the 20th minute. Catherine Aringo extended their lead with a brace, scoring her second goal in the 80th minute. Ruth Chebungei added the third goal for Vickers, securing their dominant victory.

KISPED has joined Kisumu All Starlets and Mombasa Olympic in the FKF Women’s Premier League (WPL) for the 2024/25 season. Meanwhile, Vickers Queens, Kakamega Starlets, Makolanders, and Fortune Ladies are set to compete in the FKF Women’s National Super League (WNSL).