FKF WOMEN’S CUP: Kenya Police Bullets, Ulinzi Starlets, and Nakuru City Queens Record Massive Wins

With six teams qualifying to the round of 16, the tournament is set to resume on April 6th

The FKF Women’s Cup preliminary round kicked off on February 17, 2024, where six matches took place with the winners qualifying to compete in the round of 16.

Kenya Women’s Premier League (KWPL) top-tier sides recorded important victories, including league leaders Kenya Police Bullets, Ulinzi Starlets, and Nakuru City Queens.

The opening day fixtures featured a doubleheader at ABSA Grounds where Nairobi Starlets hosted Royal Starlets in the early noon kick-off, with the away team grabbing maximum points and a 3-0 win. In the other match on the same venue, NYS Queens locked horns against 2023’s second-place finishers Nakuru City Queens, with the latter winning triumphantly 4-1.

At Sudi Stadium in Bungoma, Milima Queens had a field day, picking the victory over Gaspo Women. On Sunday, Kenya Police Bullets showed no respect for their hosts Embu Queens, defeating them with a whooping 8-0 scoreline.

On the other hand, Ulinzi Starlets made light work of their opponents TUK Ravens after defeating them 6-0, while Makolanders also lost to KISPED Queens 5-4 through penalties after a 2-2 draw at Ruaraka grounds.

Taking a 15th-minute lead with an Ajwang Linda header, KISPED Queens held a 1-0 advantage going into halftime. Makolanders responded strongly in the second half, netting two quick goals by Aguvaya Hellen in the 56th minute and Origi Joyline in the 59th minute, claiming the lead.

Achieng Asha equalized for KISPED Queens with a remarkable free kick, ultimately leading to a post-match penalty shootout. KISPED emerged victorious with a 5-4 scoreline.

The FKF Women’s Cup is set to resume on April 6th with the round of 16.

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Experience more than just goals in this electrifying highlight reel of our 8-0 victory! As we showcase our talent and teamwork on the field, we also aim to raise awareness for mental health. Every goal represents not just our physical prowess, pic.twitter.com/GGAFgF26wU

— KENYA POLICE BULLETS FC (@policebullets) February 19, 2024