WOMEN'S PREMIER LEAGUE
Kenya Women Premier League makes a return on 7/10/2023 for a new season 2023/2024.12 Teams will feature in the new season ;Vihiga Queens, Gaspo Women, Trans -Nzoia Falcons, Kenya Police Bullets(Former Thika Queens ),Nakuru City Queens, Wadadia, Madira Soccer Assassins, Zetech Sparks, Ulinzi Starlets, Bunyore Starlets, Bungoma Queens and Kibera Soccer Ladies.
The teams based in Nairobi Region will have to make a number of trips out of the area to play there matches more so to the Western part which has a good number of teams.
π· courtesy: Bunyore Starlets squad for KWPL 23/24 Season
Last season was one of the tightly contested season which saw the winner being decided in the later stages of the league. Vihiga Queens emerged winners, Gaspo Women runners up and Ulinzi Starlets finished third, likes of Kisumu Allstarlets, Kayole Starlets and Kangemi Ladies were relegated from the league, which saw Kibera Soccer and Soccer Assassins being promoted after winning in their respective zones A and B, also promoted are League debutants Bungoma Queens (finished second zone B)who defeated Uweza Women Soccer who finished second in Zone A on penalties after a 1-1 draw in playoffs showcased in Nakuru.
A number of teams have done some signings to prepare for the season with Police Bullets raiding a number of players from top clubs due to there financial muscle , Bungoma Queens, Bunyore Starlets,Zetech Sparks and Gaspo have also done some interesting transfers to strengthen their sides for the new season.The season is expected to be more competitive despite the League gue not having a title sponsor yet.
Who wins the title 23/ 24 Season?;
Will reigning champions Vihiga Queens keep the title ?Will Gaspo who came close last season finally do it?Is it Star studded Bullets? Young Madira Soccer without forgetting Kibera Soccer ? Military side Ulinzi Starlets and University side Zetech Sparks are also in the mix of chasing the title.
Gameweek 1 Fixtures;
Saturday (7/10/2023)
⚽:Bungoma Queens vs Kibera Soccer
π️:Sudi Stadium, Bungoma
π:12PM
Sunday (8/10/2023)
⚽:Nakuru Queens vs Wadadia F.C
π️:A.S.K Grounds, Nakuru
π:2PM
⚽:Trans -Nzoia Falcons vs Zetech Sparks
π️:Ndura Complex, Kitale
π:1PM
⚽:Vihiga Queens vs Ulinzi Starlets
π️:Moi Stadium, Kisumu
π:2PM
πGame of Matchweek 1
⚽:Gaspo Women vs Bunyore Starlets
π️:Stima Club
π:2PM
Kenya Police Bullets vs Madira Soccer postponed due to Madira Assassins players being on International duty with Rising Starlets Under 20 who are set to play Angola(U20) for World Cup Qualifiers(U20).The squad is also being managed by Police Bullets head coach Odemba .
KWPL 23/24 Seasons looking forward to a good season and very competitive with less challenges.
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