The race for the FKF Women Premier League (FKF-WPL) title took a dramatic turn on Wednesday as the league standings were reshuffled following key rescheduled fixtures in Nairobi and Kisumu.
Police Bullets Secure “Easy” Points
In a bizarre scene at the Police Sacco Stadium in Nairobi, defending champions Kenya Police Bullets found themselves ready for battle but with no opponent in sight.
Their scheduled visitors, KISPED Queens, failed to travel to the capital, leaving the match officials with no choice but to award a walkover.
The “ghost” victory grants Police Bullets three vital points and a two-goal advantage, officially propelling them to the top of the table with 22 points from 10 matches. This result is a heavy blow for KISPED Queens, who remain stuck in the relegation red zone with just 3 points.
Vihiga Queens Keep the Pressure On
While things were quiet in Nairobi, it was a battle of nerves at the Moi Stadium in Kisumu. Kenyan giants Vihiga Queens secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over a disciplined Madira Soccer Assassins.
After a scoreless first half where the visitors put up a resilient defense, Vihiga finally broke the deadlock in the second period. The lone goal was enough to secure maximum points, moving Vihiga to second place with 21 points—just one point behind leaders Police Bullets.
A Three-Horse Race
The Wednesday results have intensified the heat at the summit. With only two points separating the top three teams—Kenya Police Bullets (22), Vihiga Queens (21), and Ulinzi Starlets (20)—the second half of the season promises to be a thriller for football fans across East Africa.
The league will continue over the weekend with several games to be played around the country.
Wow, what a wild shift in the standings! It’s amazing to see Vihiga pulling ahead like that.