Kibera Soccer Ladies secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mathare United Women in a Kenyan Women Premier League (KWPL) match held on Sunday, September 27, at Police Sacco Stadium. The win was courtesy of a 68th-minute penalty scored by Ann Arusi. Kibera Soccer Ladies' tactician, George "Bob" Okallo, praised his team for their performance, acknowledging that Mathare United Women proved to be a tough opponent.
Okallo expressed satisfaction with the win, stating that it would motivate his team ahead of their next fixture. He noted that despite dominating the match, his team was unable to score more goals. The coach also appreciated the large turnout of fans from both teams, which he believed motivated the players. The victory marked a significant result for Kibera Soccer Ladies, who finished third in the 2025-2026 season.
Mathare United Women's coach, Ann Aluoch, attributed her team's loss to a lack of character on the pitch. She acknowledged that her team struggled to cope with the pace of the match and that the NSL competition proved to be different from the league they were used to. Aluoch expressed determination to work on her team's weaknesses ahead of their next fixture against Kayole Starlets on Saturday, October 3, at Dandora Stadium.
The win propels Kibera Soccer Ladies ahead of their next match against Ulinzi Starlets on Sunday, October 4, at Ulinzi Sports Complex. Ulinzi Starlets are known for their formidable performance, and Okallo will likely face a tough challenge in securing another win. Meanwhile, Kenya Police Bullets, the league leaders, will take on Shabana Starlets at Police Sacco Stadium in another highly anticipated match.
Other weekend fixtures include Elim White Ladies facing Trinity Starlets at Ndura Sports Complex on Saturday and Bungoma Queens taking on Zetech Sparks at Masinde Muliro stadium in Bungoma on Sunday. Gideons Starlets will host former champions Vihiga Queens at Raila Odinga stadium in Homa Bay County, promising an exciting encounter.
The KWPL has been gaining momentum, with teams vying for the top spot. Kibera Soccer Ladies' win over Mathare United Women has kept them in contention for the title. The team's performance has been impressive, and they will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches.
As the league progresses, teams will need to maintain their form and strategy to secure crucial points. The competition is expected to intensify, with top teams battling for the championship title. The KWPL has been providing a platform for women's football in Kenya to grow, and fans are eagerly anticipating the outcome of the season.
Key points
- Kibera Soccer Ladies secured a 1-0 win over Mathare United Women in a KWPL match.
- The win was motivated by a 68th-minute penalty scored by Ann Arusi.
- Kibera Soccer Ladies will face Ulinzi Starlets in their next match on Sunday, October 4.
