Champions Thika Queens came from behind to hold Soccer Queens to a 1-1 as the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) women’s Premier League entered second round at the Thika Stadium yesterday.
Soccer Queens’ Sharon Adhiambo opened the scoring barely 16 minutes into the match to put the visitors ahead before the hosts restored parity, thanks to Lydia Akoth’s strike in the 44th minute. Yesterday result, leaves the champions second in Zone ‘A’ league standing with four points, two behind zone ‘A’ leaders Mombasa Youth Olympic, who have won their two league matches so far. Olympic, who shocked Spedag 3-2 in their opening tie last weekend, extended their good form with 3-0 win against Mathare United on Saturday at the Mbaraki Sports Club. National women’s football team ‘Harambee starlets’ forward Mwanahalima Adam scored a brace with Dorothy Akinyi adding another goal to help the coastal side maintain unbeaten run in the league.
Newbies Kayole Starlets held Soccer Sisters to a 2-2 draw at Camp Toyoyo. Soccer Sisters goals came through Zainab Khamis (3rd) and Rosemary Ndichu (43rd) while Hellen Akinyi (7th) and Christine Mulusa (72nd ) scored for newcomers. In another match, Starlets beat Soccer Queens 1-0 at the same venue.
In Zone ‘B’, last year’s runners up Vihiga Queens continued with good run, beating Palos Ladies 3-0 at Moi Stadium, Kisumu. Goals from Harambee Starlets’ players Enez Mango (3rd minute), Cynthia Shilwatso (60th) and Merceline Oginga(67th) helped the side coached by Alex Alumira extend their unbeaten form.
Vihiga are top of Zone ‘B’ standing with six points, having humiliated newcomers Bulemia 7-0 in their opening clash last weekend. Oserian bagged three points, thanks to their opponents Vihiga Leeds, who failed to honour the tie.
