Blazers Hockey Club has reclaimed the top spot in the Kenya Hockey Union Women's Premier League after a successful weekend, registering a 3-0 win over Sliders and a 2-0 victory against Kenyatta University Titans. These wins earned them six crucial points, propelling them to the peak of the standings with a five-point gap between them and defending champions Lakers. Blazers have 26 points from eight wins and two draws.
The team's captain, Caroline Guchu, led her side from the front by scoring one of the two goals against KU Titans. Eleanor Chebet, who scored the opening goal against Sliders, also had a great day out. These wins have solidified Blazers' position as the only side yet to taste defeat this season. Their impressive performance has created a significant gap between them and the rest of the teams.
Defending champions Lakers, who were not in action this weekend, have dropped to second place with 21 points from 11 outings. They have won six, drawn three, and lost two, accumulating 12 points from a possible 33. Former champions Strathmore Scorpions are third with 20 points from 12 matches. They have recovered from a shaky start to the season, which saw them drop points in six consecutive matches.
Strathmore Scorpions proved their resurgence by defeating Kisumu Queens 1-0, cementing their place in the top three. Their first win came on match day seven when they edged out Sliders 1-0, and they have since been consistent, gradually moving up the table. Kisumu Queens, who registered mixed results, are fourth with 17 points from 11 matches, having won four, drawn five, and lost two.
Amira Sailors, who had a disappointing weekend, losing both duels, are fifth with 15 points, two more than sixth-placed USIU-A Spartans. USIU-A Spartans squandered an opportunity to move up the table and narrow the points gap between them and the top sides after dropping all six points. They suffered a humiliating 3-0 beating at the hands of KU Titans and a 3-2 loss to the University of Nairobi Vigilantes.
University of Nairobi Vigilantes are seventh with 10 points, having only won two matches out of nine, with four draws and three losses. Sliders, who are having a tough time this season, are eighth with eight points and seemingly courting relegation. They need a miracle to stay in the Premier League, with only three matches remaining. KU Titans and bottom-placed JKUAT Wildcats have higher chances of surviving demotion.
The league is heating up, with teams fighting for the top spot and to avoid relegation. Blazers' impressive performance has set the bar high, while teams like Strathmore Scorpions and Kisumu Queens are closing in on the top three. The upcoming matches will be crucial in determining the final standings and the teams that will be relegated.
Key points
- Blazers Hockey Club returns to top of Kenya Hockey Union Women's Premier League table.
- Defending champions Lakers drop to second place after Blazers' wins.
- Strathmore Scorpions recover from shaky start to season, move to third place.
